Many Americans Confused About Cancer: Survey
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The first national survey in a generation to look at Americans' feelings on cancer prevention finds widespread confusion about the disease. The findings are published in the May 17 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. About half of all men and one-third of all women will develop some type of cancer during their lifetime, experts say.
It's also estimated that almost one-third of U.S. cancer deaths are attributable to smoking, while 14 percent to 20 percent are attributable to being overweight or obese. Research shows that you can reduce your risk for the disease: by quitting smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables and maintaining a normal weight. The current survey involved more than 6,000 adults interviewed by phone in 2003.
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The first national survey in a generation to look at Americans' feelings on cancer prevention finds widespread confusion about the disease. The findings are published in the May 17 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. About half of all men and one-third of all women will develop some type of cancer during their lifetime, experts say.
It's also estimated that almost one-third of U.S. cancer deaths are attributable to smoking, while 14 percent to 20 percent are attributable to being overweight or obese. Research shows that you can reduce your risk for the disease: by quitting smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables and maintaining a normal weight. The current survey involved more than 6,000 adults interviewed by phone in 2003.
For more go to http://news.yahoo.com
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