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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2000 92(24):1973-1975; doi:10.1093/jnci/92.24.1973
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 92, No. 24, 1973-1975, December 20, 2000
© 2000 Oxford University Press

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Why Don’t People Heed Risk Warnings From Science?

Barbara Boughton

Years of research have produced several specific recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer, such as eating a balanced diet and avoiding excessive sun exposure in the summertime. But many people still fail to take steps that could prevent cancer or catch it early, and researchers are now beginning to understand why.

Some of the most prevalent barriers are low income and lack of education about cancer prevention. Many people are also embarrassed about taking screening tests. Whether health providers advise their . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Screening Barriers

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