Table 3. Awareness of risk factors associated with CRC (n= 426).
| Risk factors | Unprompted (%) | Prompted (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption | 10.8 (n=46) | 47.4 (n=202) |
| Low intake of fruits/vegetables | 3.1 (n=13) | 44.8 (n=191) |
| High intake of red and processed meat | 4.7 (n=20) | 45.5 (n=194) |
| Low fiber diet | 3.8 (n=16) | 51.9 (n=221) |
| Overweight/Obese | 4.9 (n=21) | 50.7 (n=216) |
| Older age | 1.4 (n=6) | 39.9 (n=170) |
| Family history of having bowel cancer | 9.2 (n=39) | 47.9 (n=204) |
| Low physical activity | 8.7 (n=37) | 41.8 (n=178) |
| Having other bowel disease | 1.9 (n=8) | 62 (n=264) |
| Having diabetes | 0.9 (n=4) | 32.4 (n=138) |