Health-related risk behaviors among U.S. childhood cancer survivors: a nationwide estimate.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are subject to a substantial burden of treatment-related morbidity. Engaging in health protective behaviors and eliminating risk behaviors are critical to preventing chronic diseases and premature deaths. This study is aimed to provide updated information on currently smoking, physical inactivity, binge drinking patterns and associated factors among CCS using a nationwide dataset.

Methods

We constructed a sample of CCS (cancer diagnosis at ages < 21y) and healthy controls (matched on age, sex, residency, race/ethnicity) using 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. We used Chi-square tests and Wilcoxon rank-sum test to examine differences in sociodemographics and clinical characteristics between two groups. Logistic, ordin

SUBMITTER: Nghiem VT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10845633 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature