If you're poor, you're likely to be less aware of cancer risk factors

Immune cells attack a cancer cell in this illustration. It has been found that there is a clear divide in the cancer risk knowledge between those from the higher and the lower socioeconomic groups. — 123rf.com

There is a clear divide between higher and lower socioeconomic groups when it comes to knowledge and awareness of cancer risks, and as a result, the practice of behaviours to limit such risks.

This was the result of a global survey commissioned by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to form an up-to-date picture of the public’s experiences, views and behaviours around cancer.