UK public lacks knowledge on preventable cancers
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A survey by Cancer Research UK shows that many people are unaware of the preventable causes of cancer. The charity did the survey to coincide with the launch of its "Reduce the risk" campaign, aimed at educating the public to make lifestyle changes to help reduce the risk of cancer.
Launching the campaign, chief executive Alex Markham said, "We estimate that half of cancer cases could be prevented. There is no magic pill to prevent us getting the disease, but there are many things we can all do in our daily lives to improve our chances of avoiding it.
"Lack of awareness among the public is a major concern. It is important for people to realise that being a healthy weight and eating a properly balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables can really make a difference to their cancer risk⺷as can maintaining an active lifestyle and taking advantage of screening programmes."
The survey of 4000 people in the United Kingdom showed that:
66% did not know being overweight increased the risk of cancer, although obesity increases the risk of dying from colon cancer by 25-75% and increases the risk of breast cancer by up to a third
67% did not know that a diet low in fruit and vegetables increased the risk of cancer
74% did not realise that hormone replacement therapy or having many sexual partners could increase the risk of cancer
34% said that reducing alcohol intake helped reduce cancer risk. Alcohol is responsible for several thousand cases of cancer diagnosed each year in the United Kingdom.
More than 90% of respondents, however, were aware of the risk between smoking and cancer.
The five year campaign will involve sending educational leaflets to GPs?surgeries, health promotion units, hospitals, leisure centres, and swimming pools. The key messages are to stop smoking, stay in shape with 30 minutes of brisk exercise five days a week, limit alcohol and maintain a healthy diet, and avoid the sun and harmful ultra violet radiation.
It also recommends "looking after number one"—that people should know their own bodies, be aware of any changes, and contact their doctor if they notice anything unusual.
"Already we are making headway on tobacco, said Professor Markham. "The vast majority of people in this country know that smoking causes cancer. And the vast majority of smokers want to give up. This is heartening news. But our survey has shown there is a great deal more to do."(London Lynn Eaton)
Launching the campaign, chief executive Alex Markham said, "We estimate that half of cancer cases could be prevented. There is no magic pill to prevent us getting the disease, but there are many things we can all do in our daily lives to improve our chances of avoiding it.
"Lack of awareness among the public is a major concern. It is important for people to realise that being a healthy weight and eating a properly balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables can really make a difference to their cancer risk⺷as can maintaining an active lifestyle and taking advantage of screening programmes."
The survey of 4000 people in the United Kingdom showed that:
66% did not know being overweight increased the risk of cancer, although obesity increases the risk of dying from colon cancer by 25-75% and increases the risk of breast cancer by up to a third
67% did not know that a diet low in fruit and vegetables increased the risk of cancer
74% did not realise that hormone replacement therapy or having many sexual partners could increase the risk of cancer
34% said that reducing alcohol intake helped reduce cancer risk. Alcohol is responsible for several thousand cases of cancer diagnosed each year in the United Kingdom.
More than 90% of respondents, however, were aware of the risk between smoking and cancer.
The five year campaign will involve sending educational leaflets to GPs?surgeries, health promotion units, hospitals, leisure centres, and swimming pools. The key messages are to stop smoking, stay in shape with 30 minutes of brisk exercise five days a week, limit alcohol and maintain a healthy diet, and avoid the sun and harmful ultra violet radiation.
It also recommends "looking after number one"—that people should know their own bodies, be aware of any changes, and contact their doctor if they notice anything unusual.
"Already we are making headway on tobacco, said Professor Markham. "The vast majority of people in this country know that smoking causes cancer. And the vast majority of smokers want to give up. This is heartening news. But our survey has shown there is a great deal more to do."(London Lynn Eaton)