The Impact of an Educational Project on Cancer-Related Knowledge and Awareness Among High School Students.

ABSTRACT: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, making it a significant global health issue. Approximately half of cancer cases are linked solely to behavioral habits. Lifestyle changes made at a young age are easier to adopt and have lasting effects on future health, making early awareness about cancer essential. The "OncoAcademy: The Key to Health" project, aimed at high school Polish students, has been created to promote a positive health attitude and increase awareness among young people about cancer and methods of its prevention. From September 2023 to November 2024, we conducted educational sessions for 3000 high school students and assessed their cancer prevention knowledge before and after the project. Results revealed that students' level of knowledge before classes was mode

SUBMITTER: Budzik MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717195 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature