[Life-style and cancer prevention. Activities of the Department of Cancer Prevention, Osaka Cancer Prevention and Detection Center].
The role of the Department of Cancer Prevention, Osaka Cancer Prevention and Detection Center which was established in 1987 is to conduct practical research works in the area of primary prevention of cancer through life-style modification. We have so far examined the applicability and efficacy of such tools as population-based smoking cessation contest, nicotine gum, health risk appraisal and "Know Your Body" program. The outline of our activities and future plans are introduced.
Oshima
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Dept. of Cancer Prevention, Osaka Cancer Prevention and Detection Center.
Nakamura
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D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D002638:Chewing Gum; D006285:Health Planning; D006293:Health Promotion; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008019:Life Style; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009538:Nicotine; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000074606:Smoking Prevention
D002638:Chewing Gum; D009538:Nicotine