Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Nutrition knowledge by sex

Nutrition knowledge Sex Incorrect Correct χ2 P-value
Colorectal cancer occurs around 50 years old. Male (n = 88) 51 (58.0) 37 (42.0) 0.997 0.318
Female (n = 289) 180 (62.3) 109 (37.7)
Eating red meat frequently can increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer overtime. Male (n = 88) 36 (40.9) 52 (59.1) 0.533 0.465
Female (n = 289) 106 (36.7) 183 (63.3)
Eating more vegetables and fruits can decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Male (n = 88) 20 (27.3) 64 (72.7) 0.510 0.473
Female (n = 289) 54 (18.7) 235 (81.3)
Eating fried food influences the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Male (n = 88) 29 (33.0) 59 (67.0) 3.032 0.844
Female (n = 289) 92 (31.8) 197 (68.2)
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of having colorectal cancer. Male (n = 88) 28 (31.8) 60 (68.2) 0.233 0.629
Female (n = 289) 100 (34.6) 189 (65.4)

Values are presented as number (%). P < 0.005.

J Cancer Prev 2022;27:79~88 https://doi.org/10.15430/JCP.2022.27.2.79
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