Table 3. Knowledge of cancer risk and protective factors, N=398, %.
Statement | True | False | Don’t know |
Chemicals in the workplace may increase the risk of developing many types of cancer | 67 | 5 | 28 |
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables greatly reduces risk of developing cancer | 60 | 11 | 29 |
Regular exercise reduces risk for many types of cancer | 52 | 9 | 39 |
Too much drinking of alcohol regularly increases the risk for several types of cancer | 37 | 9 | 54 |
A diet high in animal fat increases the risk for several types of cancer | 36 | 7 | 56 |