Health behaviours in survivors of childhood cancer

Aust Fam Physician. 2007 Jan-Feb;36(1-2):95-6.

Abstract

Results from a Queensland study of childhood cancer survivors show that the majority are not meeting the national guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake or physical activity requirements and a significant proportion are overweight or obese. These survivors expressed strong interest in health promotion aimed at improving diet and physical activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Health Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Neoplasms*
  • Queensland
  • Survivors*