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Risky behaviors among Ohio Appalachian adults.

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: This article describes the prevalence of risky behaviors known to be associated with increased cancer morbidity and mortality among Ohio Appalachian adults. These behaviors, or risk factors, include: 1) tobacco use; 2) energy imbalance (involving poor diet, obesity, and physical inactivity); and 3) sexual behaviors. We report current estimates of the prevalence of these behaviors among Ohio Appalachian adult residents and review social, psychological, and biological variables associated with these risky behaviors. We also present recent empirical studies that have been completed or are in progress in Ohio Appalachia. Finally, we discuss how these studies help bridge well-documented gaps in the literature.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Mary Ellen Wewers, M Katz, Darla Fickle, E D Paskett

Institution: The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Nursing Research

Awards: NURSE MANAGED TOBACCO CESSATION INTERVENTION, THE APPALACHIA CANCER NETWORK