Public awareness of risk factors for cancer among the Japanese general population: a population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study aimed to provide information on awareness of the attributable fraction of cancer causes among the Japanese general population.

Methods

A nationwide representative sample of 2,000 Japanese aged 20 or older was asked about their perception and level of concern about various environmental and genetic risk factors in relation to cancer prevention, as a part of an Omnibus Survey. Interviews were conducted with 1,355 subjects (609 men and 746 women).

Results

Among 12 risk factor candidates, the attributable fraction of cancer-causing viral and bacterial infection was considered highest (51%), followed by that of tobacco smoking (43%), stress (39%), and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (37%). On the other hand, the attributable fractions of cancer

SUBMITTER: Inoue M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1351169 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature