Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge toward the use of some common chemical among Hail region population. METHODOLOGY: This is a cross-sectional survey in which data was collected from an area inhibited with 120,000 individuals. Of the 600 asked to participate, only 475/600(79.2%) subjects have completed the standard form. RESULTS: Of the 475 (79.2%), who responded to the question, whether they are currently smokers or alcohol consumers, 167/475(35.2%) or 46/475(9.7%) respectively, answered yes. Also 68/475 (14.2%) are used to eat fresh vegetable without washing. Regarding exposure to insecticides and other chemicals, 116/475(24.4%) and 245/475 (51.6%), were found with continuous exposure, in this order. CONCLUSION: The present study strongly hit the urgent need for cancer awareness programs and prevention strategies to reduce the exposure to carcinogenic chemicals. Keywords: carcinogenic chemicals, Smokers, alcoholic consumers, cancer awareness, Hail.
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