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. 2019 Apr 18;29(2):239–246. doi: 10.18865/ed.29.2.239

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