Personal caution about some cancer-related lifestyle habits in Northern Saudi Arabia

H.G. Ahmed, A.M.A. Alnajib, E.A. Abdallah Abboh, G.E.M.O. Elhussein, S.A. Mustafa, R.A.H. Abdalla, A.Y.Y. Babiker, M.S. Abdelaziz Mohammed

Department of Histopathology and Cytology, FMLS, University of Khartoum, Sudan. hussaingad5@gmail.com

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• Oncology

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed at assessing community familiarity with cancer-related lifestyle habits in Northern Saudi Arabia.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved a community-based sample of 442 civilians living in Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Data were collected during the period between October and November 2020. Data were randomly collected from different public gathering places regardless of age or sex.

RESULTS: Higher nescience percentages were associated with physical inactivity followed by obesity and fast food, representing 328/390 (84%), 311/390 (80%), and 263/390 (67%), respectively.

CONCLUSIONS: Northern Saudi Arabia has a high negative attitude toward cancer risk factors, necessitating the implementation of community-based health education and cancer awareness programs. Level of education and age have no significant role in the level of cancer awareness.

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