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Perceptions of Cancer Risk: Differences by Weight Status.

Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education - 1 Jun 2017

Silverman Kerry R, Ohman-Strickland Pamela A, Christian Allison H

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Despite the strong link between obesity and cancer development, individuals are less likely to identify obesity as a risk factor for cancer than family history. Family history of cancer has been documented to influence perceived risk of developing cancer, yet it is unclear if excess weight impacts cancer risk perceptions. The purpose of this study was to examine absolute and relative risk perceptions for cancer...

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PMID: 26553326
DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0942-9
PMCID: PMC4861687

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