Investigating the Lifestyle Related to Cancer Risk Factors among People of Gonbad City in 2019

Abstract

Background and Aim: Most cancers can be prevented by modifying lifestyle. This study was conducted to evaluate the lifestyle associated with cancer risk factors in the people of Gonbad city. Methodology: This study was a cross-sectional type of descriptive-analytical study. A total of 769 people of Gonbad city were selected using stratified sampling with a proportional allocation method among all health centers and bases. Data collection tool included questionnaire consisting of 2 main
sections of individual characteristics and cancer risk factors. The data were collected by interviewing and referring to participants’ houses and classified and analyzed through SPSS version 26 software.