RT Journal Article T1 Public Perceptions of the Role of Lifestyle Factors in Cancer Development: Results from the Spanish Onco-Barometer 2020 A1 Petrova, Dafina A1 Borrás, Josep Maria A1 Pollán, Marina A1 Bayo Lozano, Eloísa A1 Vicente, David A1 Jiménez Moleón, José Juan A1 Sanchez-Perez, Maria-Jose K1 Cancer prevention K1 Perceptions K1 Lifestyle habits K1 Risk factors K1 Public knowledge K1 Awareness K1 Population-based survey K1 Tobacco K1 Alcohol drinking K1 Percepción K1 Estilo de vida K1 Factores de riesgo K1 Concienciación K1 Tabaco K1 Consumo de bebidas alcohólicas K1 Neoplasias AB The European Code against Cancer recommends not to smoke, to avoid alcohol consumption, to eat a healthy diet, and maintain a healthy weight to prevent cancer. To what extent is the public aware of the influence of these lifestyle factors on cancer development? The goal of the current study was to describe the perceived influence of four lifestyle factors (tobacco, alcohol, diet, and weight) on cancer development in the general population and identify factors related to low perceptions of influence. We analyzed data from the 2020 Onco-barometer (n = 4769), a representative population-based survey conducted in Spain. With the exception of smoking, lifestyle factors were among those with the least perceived influence, more so among the demographic groups at higher risk from cancer including men and older individuals (65+ years). Individuals from lower socio-economic groups were more likely to report not knowing what influence lifestyle factors have on cancer. Lower perceived influence was also consistently related to perceiving very low risk from cancer. Overall, although there is variation in perceptions regarding the different lifestyle factors, low perceived influence clusters among those at higher risk for cancer. These results signal the need for public health campaigns and messages informing the public about the preventive potential of lifestyle factors beyond avoiding tobacco consumption. PB MDPI SN 1661-7827 YR 2021 FD 2021-10-05 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4106 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4106 LA en NO Petrova D, Borrás JM, Pollán M, Bayo Lozano E, Vicente D, Jiménez Moleón JJ, et al. Public Perceptions of the Role of Lifestyle Factors in Cancer Development: Results from the Spanish Onco-Barometer 2020. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Oct 5;18(19):10472 DS RISalud RD May 12, 2025