A brief survey of health habits among childhood cancer survivors. Issue 12 (26th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kappa, Sarah S.; Lewis, Rebecca W.; Mertens, Ann C.; Walsh, Stephanie M.; Wasilewski‐Masker, Karen; Meacham, Lillian R.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric blood & cancer. Volume 65:Issue 12(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-07-26
• Subjects: cancer survivor -- health behaviors -- pediatric; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cancer in children -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27345
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1545-5009

Abstract

Abstract: Using a survey, we assessed four health habits in 468 pediatric cancer survivors. Approximately 75% were at goal for ≥1 behavior—44% were active ≥1 hr per day, 40% engaged in ≤1 hr of screen time a day, 34% consumed sweetened beverages not often, and 4% ate >4 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Survivors' age was associated with being active ( P < 0.001) and limited screen time ( P = 0.001). Males were more likely to be active ( P = 0.003). The most common combination of goal behaviors was activity and screen time. Encouraging healthy behaviors may decrease the burden of late effects in survivors.