The Role of Prevention in Reducing the Economic Impact of ME/CFS in Europe: A Report from the Socioeconomics Working Group of the European Network on ME/CFS (EUROMENE)

This report addresses the extent to which there may be scope for preventive programmes Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and, if so, what economic benefits accrue from implementation of such programmes. We consider case prevention programmes, whether is ME/CFS, and are health derived conclude that little primary given ME/CFS attributable a combination host environmental risk factors, with factors appearing most prominent, few identified modifiable could focus The exception in use agricultural chemicals, particularly organophosphates, where intervention, Europe-wide education encourage safe would beneficial. There need more research on establish basis development respect occupational factors. Secondary offers greatest minimise diagnostic delays associated prolonged illness, increased severity, costs.