1665PAwareness of cancer risk factors among high school students

Abstract Background For cancer prevention and early diagnostics oncological awareness of the ordinary people is crucial. The knowledge of the problem is extremely important in young population. The aim of the study was to assess the basic oncological knowledge of high school students. Methods The study was conducted among high school students in Olsztyn in Poland between April 2017 and April 2018. It was a part of a health promotion program focused on oncological education for high school students in Warmia and Mazury District. The examination was carried out at the beginning of lectures conducted by medical students. The respondents filled in a questionnaire especially prepared for this study. Participation in the study was voluntary and anonymous. The chi-square test was used to compare the subgroups. A p-value