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. 2010 Jan-Feb;34(1):70-6.
doi: 10.5993/ajhb.34.1.9.

Need for health behavior interventions for young adult cancer survivors

Carolyn Rabin  1 , Mary Politi
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Need for health behavior interventions for young adult cancer survivors

Carolyn Rabin et al. Am J Health Behav. 2010 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the relationship between modifiable health risks (eg, unhealthy diet) and interest in interventions in a sample of young adult cancer survivors (YACS).

Methods: Sixty YACS, aged 18 to 40, completed surveys.

Results: Few met recommendations for diet, exercise, or weight (ie, body mass index, BMI). Participants expressed interest in several health behavior programs, and there was a significant relationship between BMI and interest in weight loss.

Conclusions: Findings suggest that YACS are interested in and may benefit from healthy lifestyle interventions.

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