Cancer Risk

Cancer Risk Assessment
Name Ben Yopp
Section 15656
Date4/10/09
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and lifestyle habits are large contributors to an increased risk of cancer.
Answer the following questions YES or NO by entering an x in the appropriate box to determine your risk.
|                                                                                                                           |YES     |NO     |
|1. Do you eat a high-fat diet? (Frequent eating out, fast food, pastries, etc)                                             |       |x     |
|2. Do you eat a diet low in fiber? (Infrequent fruits and vegetables)                                                     |       |x     |
|3. Do you consume alcohol more than 1 drink per day (women)/2 drinks per day (men)?                                       |       |x     |
|4. Do you regularly eat smoked foods?                                                                                     |       |x     |
|5. Are you exposed to cancer-causing agents in your work?                                                                 |       |x     |
|6. Do you use tobacco products?                                                                                           |x       |       |
|7. Are you exposed to second hand smoke regularly?                                                                         |       |x     |
|8. Are you significantly overweight?                                                                                       |       |x     |
|9. Do you have a family history of cancer?                                                                                 |       |x     |
|10. Is your skin regularly exposed to sunlight?                                                                           |x       |       |
|11. Do you have a fair complexion?                                                                                         |...