30 Questions
What percentage of cancer deaths is estimated to be preventable due to diet?
20-50%
According to the WHO, what is the primary target audience for tobacco prevention measures?
Children and adolescents
What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to smoking?
30%
What is the purpose of the MPOWER measures introduced by the WHO?
To assist in the country-level implementation of effective tobacco control interventions
What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to infections?
10-20%
What is the estimated percentage of cancer deaths attributed to occupational exposures?
3-5%
What is the main objective of the MPOWER interventions?
To save lives and reduce costs from averted healthcare expenditure
What percentage of males in Libya currently smoke tobacco?
49.6%
What is the second major risk factor for cancer?
The combination of obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition
What is recommended to maintain lean body weight?
Engaging in regular physical activity and limiting high-calorie foods and drinks
What is the main benefit of physical activity in relation to cancer prevention?
Reducing the risk of several types of cancer
What is the first strategy of the MPOWER interventions?
Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies
What is the recommended daily intake of vegetables and fruits for cancer prevention?
At least 2.5 cups
What percentage of the Libyan population eats less than 5 servings of fruit and/or vegetables per day?
97%
What percentage of cancer cases in low- and middle-income countries are caused by infections?
25%
What is the recommended approach to grain consumption for cancer prevention?
Choose whole grains over refined grains
What percentage of Libyan females are obese?
40%
What types of cancers can be reduced by vaccinating against hepatitis B virus and HPV?
Liver and cervical cancer
What is the primary goal of early detection and diagnosis?
To identify individuals with risk factors or early stages of disease
What is a critical criterion for a disease to be considered for a screening program?
It must have a latent presymptomatic stage
What is a key requirement for a screening test?
It must be simple, reliable, and affordable
What is a necessary condition for a screening program to be effective?
Access to diagnostic facilities is available and rapid
What is the ultimate goal of a screening program?
To reduce morbidity and mortality
What is a key consideration in evaluating a screening program?
The benefit must outweigh the harm
What is the primary goal of primary prevention of skin cancer?
To avoid exposure to UVR as much as possible
What is the recommended time period to avoid direct sunlight?
From 10 am to 4 pm
What is the term for the use of natural, synthetic, or biologic agents to reverse, suppress, or prevent carcinogenic progression?
Chemoprevention
What is the potential risk associated with chemopreventive drugs?
Unwanted side effects and potential harm
Which NSAID has received FDA approval for the prevention of adenomatous polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis?
Celecoxib
What is the current status of Celecoxib for chemoprevention in the general public?
Not approved for chemoprevention
This quiz covers the different ways to prevent cancer, including modulating exposure to risk factors, awareness, elimination, supplementation, vaccination, and legislation. It also discusses the estimated preventable cancer deaths associated with various risk factors such as smoking, diet, infections, reproductive hormones, alcohol, radiation, occupational exposures, and pollution.
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