About one third of cancers can be prevented through lifestyle changes. But if you think that most people understand what the risks are in life, you're probably wrong.
The latest research published in the European Cancer Journal shows that many people are still confused about the risk factors, although there are huge expenditures for health education communication campaigns.
A large number of people do not appreciate the importance of risk factors as well as unexplainable beliefs about causes of cancer, such as using cell phones or other devices. wireless.
UCL University and Leeds University interviewed 1,300 adults for cancer-causing and non-pathogenic causes.
Less than 50% of cancer risk questions are answered correctly. Some people have a true understanding of risk factors, but they also believe that unspecified factors also contribute to the disease, such as electromagnetic frequency and microwave.
Scientists do not know why but perhaps they are "too sensitive" to the risk of cancer.
In general, people are very limited in identifying risk factors with scientific evidence.
Four out of 10 respondents did not know that overweight was associated with cancer risk.
A similar percentage does not understand that sunburn also increases the risk of cancer.
Nearly half of those surveyed said that stress was a factor and a quarter of them blamed cell phones.
One in five believe that using a microwave oven is a risk factor.
Scientists believe that this study may be important for understanding people's understanding of cancer risk factors and predicting future changes.
Only when you have the right knowledge of the risks can you make a wise decision in health protection.
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