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Most women know about breast cancer risk factors, but fewer act on them
According to a new survey, most U.S. women understood breast cancer risk factors, but only a minority were taking action to help lower their risk.
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A recent survey sponsored by the American Cancer Society found that most U.S. women recognize breast cancer risk factors, yet only a minority are taking steps to reduce their risk. The study highlights a gap between knowledge and action, noting that awareness does not automatically translate into preventive behavior. Senior vice president of population science at ACS, Alpa Patel, emphasized that this disconnect is the key issue revealed by the data.
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