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15637393

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-1-7
pubmed:abstractText
This paper reviews research on the effects of behavioral risk factors on cancer incidence, as well as behavioral interventions for cancer prevention. Risk factors discussed here--tobacco use, diet, physical activity, and obesity/energy balance--are all linked with cancer etiology, and effective behavioral interventions have been developed in all of these areas. The most effective interventions appear to incorporate various components; for example, including individual as well as family activities, and involving multiple community organizations in behavior-changing activities. Behavioral theories have guided the design of these interventions, providing support that certain influences on behavior, such as self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and social support, are important regardless of the specific behavioral target. As illustrated by the recent lowered lung cancer incidence and mortality rates for men and women, behavior change is possible and effective in cancer prevention. Clinical guidelines have been established for behavioral aspects of treatments for smoking cessation, dietary guideline compliance, physical activity, and obesity reduction, and new tools for dissemination of effective intervention materials will be helpful in increasing their use. Documenting the cost-effectiveness of behavioral interventions, using new technology interventions, and building on translational research to tailor interventions to individuals offer considerable promise for the future.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0732-183X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
10
pubmed:volume
23
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
301-10
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
Behavior and cancer prevention.
pubmed:affiliation
Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, 1960 East-West Road, Biomed C-105, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. cgotay@crch.hawaii.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review