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Perceived risk of colorectal cancer: sources of risk judgments.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Apr 2007

Robb Kathryn A, Miles Anne, Wardle Jane

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Perceived risk of disease plays a key role in health behaviors, making it an important issue for cancer-preventive behavior research. This study describes studies using complimentary methodologies to investigate the determinants of perceived risk of developing colorectal cancer. In study 1, questionnaires were mailed to a community sample of 1,056 adults ages 45 to 65 years. They assessed risk factors for...

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PMID: 17416759
DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-06-0151

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