Cancer and cardiovascular-related perceived risk in a diverse cancer center catchment area.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) sharing several modifiable risk factors, few unified prevention efforts exist. We sought to determine the association between risk perception for cancer and CVD and engagement in healthy behaviors.

Methods

Between May 2019 and August 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of adults ≥ 40 years residing in Brooklyn neighborhoods with high cancer mortality. We considered one's perceived risk of cancer and CVD compared to age counterparts as the primary exposures. The primary study outcome was a weighted health behavior score (wHBS) composed of 5 domains: physical activity, no obesity, no smoking, low alcohol intake, and healthy diet. Modified Poisson regression models with robust error variance were used to assess ass

SUBMITTER: Pinheiro LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8913330 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature