2004
DOI: 10.1097/01.cej.0000136575.01493.9b
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Public awareness of risk factors and screening for colorectal cancer in Europe

Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the commonest site for malignancy in Europe. The Commissioner for Health wishes to promote screening for colorectal, breast and cervical cancer in Europe. The aim of this study was to assess public knowledge of CRC in Europe and likely take up of free screening. To this end 20710 members of the public from 21 European countries were interviewed by means of a regular survey amongst consumers (Omnibus survey) using 13 stem questions. Forty-eight per cent thought the population were at … Show more

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“…Similar studies reported that exercise is significantly influenced the practice of BSE [21][22]. Previous studies showed a low level of awareness about the role of physical activity in cancer prevention regardless of country or type of cancer [23][24]. In Japan, the Cancer Control Act which indicates the need to inform individuals about the effect of lifestyle including physical activity on health and cancer prevention [25] was implemented in 2007.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 73%
“…Similar studies reported that exercise is significantly influenced the practice of BSE [21][22]. Previous studies showed a low level of awareness about the role of physical activity in cancer prevention regardless of country or type of cancer [23][24]. In Japan, the Cancer Control Act which indicates the need to inform individuals about the effect of lifestyle including physical activity on health and cancer prevention [25] was implemented in 2007.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 73%
“…Unfortunately, awareness of colorectal cancer and screening is low. [35][36][37][38] Our results suggest that much attention should be paid to the information given; it must appeal to men, people who are unmarried or divorced, and people with low socioeconomic status. It appeared that personal invitations by telephone did not importantly modify the effect of gender and variables reflecting the socially and economically deprived status suggesting that an increased social pressure on unmotivated invitees from the inviting center may not be more than moderately helpful.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…According to published data, up to 81% of Poles "feel embarrassed by bowel problems to such an extent that they delay seeing their doctor to discuss their symptoms". In other European countries, this embarrassment barrier is present in 39% to 91% of respondents [9].…”
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confidence: 99%