Assessing the Risk of Cancer Prevalence from Lifestyle Activities among Students in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Abstract

The prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases has caused one of the highest death rates in the world. Research has shown that lifestyle is the major cause of cancers. Cancerous cells develop due what people eat and how they live their lives. This research investigates the risk of cancer occurrence in Bloemfontein in South Africa. The research was carried out by using a questionnaire developed by CANSA South Africa on this assessment. The questionnaire included various lifestyle questions. The data was then analyzed using SPSS and EvaSys (Automated Evaluation Software). The results show that most people do not eat healthy and thereby having a high risk of developing cancers.