Americans' Knowledge of Cancer Risk and Survival

Breslow, Rosalind A.; Sorkin, John D.; Frey, Carolin M.; Kessler, Larry G.

doi:10.1006/pmed.1996.0136

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“…This is similar to findings in developed countries including UK, Canada, Australia and USA, where public awareness of the increased risk of cancer with increasing age was low (Breslow et al, 1997;Forbes et al, 2013). Indeed, age is the strongest risk factor for most adult cancers including breast, colon and prostate (Hewitt et al, 2003;Yancik, 2005;Yancik and Ries, 2004).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 82%

“…For example, the presence of breast cancer among first degree relatives increased the risk of developing breast cancer 5.7 times and adults who had relatives with any types of cancer advised to adapt a healthy lifestyle to decrease the risk (Lotreane tal., 2013;Gokdemir-Yazar et al, 2014). Thus, the majority of women in western countries were able to identify that family history of breast cancer is a risk factor for breast cancer (Breslow et al, 1997). The lack of awareness of women in Oman to consider family history of breast cancer as a risk factor, and to seek medical help or screening at an early stage, might be a reason for late stage diagnosis with poor prognosis (Al-Moundhri et al, 2004).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The incidence of cancer can be reduced by primary prevention through adopting a healthy lifestyle and environmental interventions (Danaei, 2005;Luqman et al, 2014). However, studies conducted in developed and developing countries including Arabic and Middle East countries showed that public knowledge and awareness of cancer risk factors are poor (Breslow et al, 1997;Robb et al, 2009;Feizi et al, 2010;Ravichandran et al, 2010;Radi, 2013).…”

Section: Awareness Of Risk Factors For Cancer Among Omani Adults-a Comentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Also, over the next 25 years, the elderly population in Oman will increase 6-fold, and the urbanization rate is expected to reach 86% with noncommunicable diseases including cancer as the leading cause of death (Al-Lawati et al, 2008). Primary prevention has been identified as playing an essential part in the reduction of cancer incidence rates (Breslow et al, 1997). Thus, public awareness of cancer risks factors could play a major role in avoiding such factors and, hence, reducing the mortality rate.…”

Section: Awareness Of Risk Factors For Cancer Among Omani Adults-a Comentioning

confidence: 99%

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Awareness of Risk Factors for Cancer among Omani adults- A Community Based Study

Al-Azri

Al-Rasbi

Al-Hinai³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Cancer is the leading cause of mortality around the world. However, the majority of cancers occur as a result of modifiable risk factors; hence public awareness of cancer risk factors is crucial to reduce the incidence. The objective of this study was to identify the level of public awareness of cancer risk factors among the adult Omani population. Conclusions:The majority of respondents in this study in Oman were not aware of the common risk factors for cancer. It may be possible to reduce the incidence of cancers in Oman by developing strategies to educate the public about these risk factors.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 82%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Awareness Of Risk Factors For Cancer Among Omani Adults-a Comentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Awareness Of Risk Factors For Cancer Among Omani Adults-a Comentioning

confidence: 99%

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Awareness of Risk Factors for Cancer among Omani adults- A Community Based Study

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Al-Hinai³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…However, showed that controls had significantly higher educational level as compared to colon cancer cases. It could be suggested that education may increase the awareness toward healthful dietary and lifestyle choices and practicing cancer prevention behaviors (Breslow et al, 1997;Alharbi et al, 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

Physical Inactivity, Water Intake and Constipation as Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer among Adults in Jordan

Tayyem¹,

Shehadeh²,

AbuMweis³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Physical activity has been found to play a role in cancer prevention. The purpose of this matched case-control study was to investigate the association between physical activity levels, water intake, constipation and colorectal cancer (CRC). Materials and Methods: Two hundred and thirty-two patients diagnosed with CRC (125 male, 107 female) were enrolled in this case-control study. Cases were matched to 271 population controls (137 male, 134 female). Results: Drinking more than 4 cups of water daily decreased the risk of CRC by 33-42%; however, this effect was non-significant. Having constipation was found to be a significant risk factor for developing CRC with an OR=6.284 (95%CI=2.741-14.40). With reference to sedentary behavior, minimum activity (600-3000 Metabolic Equivalents Task (MET)) had 43% protection against CRC and the level of Health Enhancing Physical Activity OR was 0.58 (at 95%CI; 0.37-0.92). A significant negative association was found between CRC and physical activity levels expressed as both METs and MET-hours/week (p for trend=0.017 and 0.03, respectively). Among females, a significant trend of reduction in CRC by 62% was observed with increasing the level of physical activity expressed in MET (p for trend=0.04). Conclusions: The risk of CRC may be reduced by adopting a healthy lifestyle and practicing physically activity regularly, especially among females. Consuming adequate amounts of water and healthy bowel motility could also reduce the risk of CRC.

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Risk perception of participants in a family‐based genetic screening program on familial hypercholesterolemia

Maarle

Stouthard

Bonsel

2002

American J of Med Genetics Pt A

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The aim of this article is threefold. First, we describe the accuracy of people's risk perception who have been screened on familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in a family-based screening program. Second, we identify factors that modify risk perception. Finally, we show the influence of risk perception on subsequent preventive behavior. The risk perception of 556 screenees (677 participants, overall response = 82%) was measured by postal questionnaires on three occasions: at screening and 3 days and 7 months after the test result was reported to the patient. Presentation of the risk was precategorized and given both as numerical (1 in x) and as verbal probability. In addition, medication use and attitudes toward gene therapy were determined 7 months after screening. On average, the screenees underestimated their numeric risk of having FH and getting a myocardial infarction (MI). Furthermore, FH-positive screenees perceived that they were at greater risk of MI than FH negatives, and screenees with the highest actual risk used medication more, perceived a greater risk, and opted more often for future gene therapy. Risk perception of having FH was influenced by cholesterol level, while MI risk perception was affected by age, education, cholesterol level, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the family. We conclude that FH-positive screenees correctly perceive a higher risk of getting a heart attack than do FH-negative screenees. Screenees did not believe that MI was inevitable, and risk perception was associated with both medication use and the intention to opt for gene therapy, but not with other preventive measures. Thus, genetic risk notification seems to be acceptable and does not lead to aversion to preventive behavior.

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Americans' Knowledge of Cancer Risk and Survival

Cited by 133 publications

References 9 publications

Awareness of Risk Factors for Cancer among Omani adults- A Community Based Study

Awareness of Risk Factors for Cancer among Omani adults- A Community Based Study

Physical Inactivity, Water Intake and Constipation as Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer among Adults in Jordan

Risk perception of participants in a family‐based genetic screening program on familial hypercholesterolemia

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