Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors

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What percentage of cancer deaths is estimated to be preventable due to diet?

10-20%

20-50% (correct)

5-10%

30-40%

According to the WHO, what is the primary target audience for tobacco prevention measures?

Elderly

Pregnant women

Adults

Children and adolescents (correct)

What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to smoking?

30% (correct)

10-20%

20-30%

5-10%

What is the purpose of the MPOWER measures introduced by the WHO?

To assist in the country-level implementation of effective tobacco control interventions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to infections?

10-20% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to occupational exposures?

3-5% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the MPOWER interventions?

To save lives and reduce costs from averted healthcare expenditure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of males in Libya currently smoke tobacco?

49.6% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the second major risk factor for cancer?

The combination of obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to maintain lean body weight?

Engaging in regular physical activity and limiting high-calorie foods and drinks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of physical activity in relation to cancer prevention?

Reducing the risk of several types of cancer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first strategy of the MPOWER interventions?

Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of vegetables and fruits for cancer prevention?

At least 2.5 cups (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Libyan population eats less than 5 servings of fruit and/or vegetables per day?

97% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cancer cases in low- and middle-income countries are caused by infections?

25% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to grain consumption for cancer prevention?

Choose whole grains over refined grains (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Libyan females are obese?

40% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What types of cancers can be reduced by vaccinating against hepatitis B virus and HPV?

Liver and cervical cancer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of early detection and diagnosis?

To identify individuals with risk factors or early stages of disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical criterion for a disease to be considered for a screening program?

It must have a latent presymptomatic stage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for a screening test?

It must be simple, reliable, and affordable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for a screening program to be effective?

Access to diagnostic facilities is available and rapid (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of a screening program?

To reduce morbidity and mortality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in evaluating a screening program?

The benefit must outweigh the harm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of primary prevention of skin cancer?

To avoid exposure to UVR as much as possible (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time period to avoid direct sunlight?

From 10 am to 4 pm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of natural, synthetic, or biologic agents to reverse, suppress, or prevent carcinogenic progression?

Chemoprevention (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk associated with chemopreventive drugs?

Unwanted side effects and potential harm (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which NSAID has received FDA approval for the prevention of adenomatous polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis?

Celecoxib (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of Celecoxib for chemoprevention in the general public?

Not approved for chemoprevention (A) Signup and view all the answers