Table 3

Attributable disease and cost estimates

Risk factorBody mass indexEndocrine-disrupting chemical exposures
European population, 70–75 years old18 045 093
Diabetes prevalence6.5%
Prevalent diabetes, Europe1 172 931
Preventable cases469 172152 481
Cost/case€29 585
Preventable costs€13.9 billion€4.51 billion