Nicolae Ștefănuță· Verts/ALE

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Romania ranks first in Europe for cervical cancer incidence

Omissions

• The MEP stated 'Europe' but the available official data (OECD, EU sources) confirms Romania ranks first specifically in the EU (European Union), not necessarily all of Europe. Non-EU European countries such as some Eastern European or Balkan states may have different rates.
• The data is specific to the EU-27 member states, and sources do not provide a comprehensive ranking including all European countries outside the EU.
• The claim was made on 2026-02-09; the most recent authoritative source is the OECD EU Country Cancer Profile published in February 2025, which uses data from 2022 and projections for 2024.

Sources

• PrimaryOECD EU Country Cancer Profile: Romania 2025Romania's incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer are the highest in the EU
• SecondaryMedic24 - Cervical Cancer in Romania: Updated Statistics, Screening Gaps and Policy Outlook 2025Romania's age-standardized incidence (around 33 per 100,000) is almost three times the EU average (~12/100,000)