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What percentage of cancer deaths is estimated to be preventable due to diet?
What percentage of cancer deaths is estimated to be preventable due to diet?
According to the WHO, what is the primary target audience for tobacco prevention measures?
According to the WHO, what is the primary target audience for tobacco prevention measures?
What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to smoking?
What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to smoking?
What is the purpose of the MPOWER measures introduced by the WHO?
What is the purpose of the MPOWER measures introduced by the WHO?
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What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to infections?
What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to infections?
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What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to occupational exposures?
What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to occupational exposures?
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What is the main objective of the MPOWER interventions?
What is the main objective of the MPOWER interventions?
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What percentage of males in Libya currently smoke tobacco?
What percentage of males in Libya currently smoke tobacco?
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What is the second major risk factor for cancer?
What is the second major risk factor for cancer?
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What is recommended to maintain lean body weight?
What is recommended to maintain lean body weight?
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What is the main benefit of physical activity in relation to cancer prevention?
What is the main benefit of physical activity in relation to cancer prevention?
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What is the first strategy of the MPOWER interventions?
What is the first strategy of the MPOWER interventions?
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What is the recommended daily intake of vegetables and fruits for cancer prevention?
What is the recommended daily intake of vegetables and fruits for cancer prevention?
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What percentage of the Libyan population eats less than 5 servings of fruit and/or vegetables per day?
What percentage of the Libyan population eats less than 5 servings of fruit and/or vegetables per day?
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What percentage of cancer cases in low- and middle-income countries are caused by infections?
What percentage of cancer cases in low- and middle-income countries are caused by infections?
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What is the recommended approach to grain consumption for cancer prevention?
What is the recommended approach to grain consumption for cancer prevention?
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What percentage of Libyan females are obese?
What percentage of Libyan females are obese?
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What types of cancers can be reduced by vaccinating against hepatitis B virus and HPV?
What types of cancers can be reduced by vaccinating against hepatitis B virus and HPV?
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What is the primary goal of early detection and diagnosis?
What is the primary goal of early detection and diagnosis?
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What is a critical criterion for a disease to be considered for a screening program?
What is a critical criterion for a disease to be considered for a screening program?
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What is a key requirement for a screening test?
What is a key requirement for a screening test?
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What is a necessary condition for a screening program to be effective?
What is a necessary condition for a screening program to be effective?
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What is the ultimate goal of a screening program?
What is the ultimate goal of a screening program?
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What is a key consideration in evaluating a screening program?
What is a key consideration in evaluating a screening program?
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What is the primary goal of primary prevention of skin cancer?
What is the primary goal of primary prevention of skin cancer?
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What is the recommended time period to avoid direct sunlight?
What is the recommended time period to avoid direct sunlight?
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What is the term for the use of natural, synthetic, or biologic agents to reverse, suppress, or prevent carcinogenic progression?
What is the term for the use of natural, synthetic, or biologic agents to reverse, suppress, or prevent carcinogenic progression?
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What is the potential risk associated with chemopreventive drugs?
What is the potential risk associated with chemopreventive drugs?
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Which NSAID has received FDA approval for the prevention of adenomatous polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis?
Which NSAID has received FDA approval for the prevention of adenomatous polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis?
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What is the current status of Celecoxib for chemoprevention in the general public?
What is the current status of Celecoxib for chemoprevention in the general public?
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