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Poor awareness of risk factors for cancer in Irish adults: results of a large survey and review of the literature.

The oncologist - 1 Apr 2015

Ryan Aoife M, Cushen Samantha, Schellekens Harriët, Bhuachalla Eadaoin Ni, Burns Lisa, Kenny Ursula, Power Derek G

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BACKGROUND: Knowledge of cancer risk factors is unknown in Ireland. An understanding of risk factors could help inform cancer prevention programs. AIMS AND METHODS: A 48-question online survey was designed to gather data to assess levels of public knowledge about cancer risk factors. RESULTS: There were 748 participants (648 women, 100 men). Mean age was 37 years (range: 18-74 years). For the public, 81% were...

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PMID: 25746344
DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2014-0453
PMCID: PMC4391772

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