Abstract
This research presents a comprehensive policy analysis of proactive health strategies for cancer prevention, conducted via a systematic policy analysis across the EU, the USA, and the UN/WHO. Cancer cases globally are projected to exceed 35 million by 2050, representing a 77% surge from 2022. Using mixed-methods data collection, including policy document analysis, regulatory database mining with R and Python, and historic event modeling, this study reveals significant disparities in preventive health policies and their implementation effectiveness. We posit dramatic regulatory divergences between jurisdictions. The EU adopts the precautionary principle, which requires that substances be proven safe before approval. This stance leads to a health preventative approach to food additives. Contrary, the U.S. system assumes additives are safe until proven harmful, allowing more substances by default. Key policy gaps include restrictions on potentially carcinogenic substances, such as titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, and Red Dye No. 3, which remain legal in the US food system while being banned in EU markets. The research examines three critical policy domains: (1) Regulatory Prevention - food safety standards and chemical oversight, (2) Access-Based Prevention - healthcare affordability and screening accessibility, and (3) Community Prevention – exercise incentives, obesity reduction programs, and healthy living initiatives. The findings suggest that cancer prevention outcomes can be significantly enhanced via proactive policies that integrate AI-driven risk assessment with emotionally Intelligent community engagement. Policy recommendations are based on mandatory pre-market safety evaluations, the elimination of regulatory capture, and community-based prevention initiatives that address the health social drivers and epigenetics.
Presenters
Maria BurnsDirector, Technology Leadership & Innovation Management, Information Science Technology, University of Houston, Texas, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Public Health Policies and Practices
KEYWORDS
Comparative policy analysis, Cancer prevention, Proactive health policies, Food additives
