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Health behaviors and cancer screening among Californians with a family history of cancer
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Sep 27 2012
Source: Genet Med. 15(3):212-221. -
Alternative Title:Genet Med
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Description:Purpose
The purpose of this study is to compare health behaviors and cancer screening among Californians with and without a family history of cancer.
Methods
We analyzed data from the 2005 California Health Interview Survey to ascertain cancer screening test use and to estimate the prevalence of health behaviors that may reduce the risk of cancer. We used logistic regression to control for demographic factors and health care access.
Results
Women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer were more likely to be up-to-date with mammography compared to women with no family history of cancer (OR = 1.69, 95% CI [1.39, 2.04]); their health behaviors were similar to other women. Men and women with a family history of colorectal cancer were more likely to be up-to-date with CRC screening compared to individuals with no family history of cancer (OR=2.77, 95% CI [2.20, 3.49]), but were less likely to have a BMI < 25 kg/m2 (OR=0.80, 95% CI [0.67, 0.94]).
Conclusion
Innovative methods are needed to encourage those with a moderate to strong familial risk for breast cancer and colorectal cancer to increase their physical activity levels, strive to maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking, and reduce alcohol use.
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Pubmed ID:23018750
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4394991
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