The source worded the question as follows: "Have you taken any steps in the last 12 months to reduce your risk of developing cancer? If yes, what steps have you taken with the specific aim of reducing your risk of cancer?"
Data shows share of respondents who selected 'I have limited or avoided smoking or using tobacco products' and 'I have limited or avoided alcohol consumption.'
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Individuals limiting smoking and alcohol use to reduce cancer risk in Europe 2019
In 2019, it was found that **** percent of British people had reduced their tobacco use in the last twelve months to reduce their risk of developing cancer, and **** percent of Brits also said they had curtailed their alcohol intake for the same reason. On the other hand, French respondents were less likely to have limited their tobacco and alcohol use. for cancer reasons.
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Union for International Cancer Control. (February 4, 2020). Share of individuals who have limited their smoking and alcohol use to reduce their risk of developing cancer in selected European countries in 2019 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1095580/individuals-limiting-smoking-and-alcohol-use-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control. "Share of individuals who have limited their smoking and alcohol use to reduce their risk of developing cancer in selected European countries in 2019." Chart. February 4, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1095580/individuals-limiting-smoking-and-alcohol-use-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control. (2020). Share of individuals who have limited their smoking and alcohol use to reduce their risk of developing cancer in selected European countries in 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1095580/individuals-limiting-smoking-and-alcohol-use-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control. "Share of Individuals Who Have Limited Their Smoking and Alcohol Use to Reduce Their Risk of Developing Cancer in Selected European Countries in 2019." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 4 Feb 2020, /statistics/1095580/individuals-limiting-smoking-and-alcohol-use-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control, Share of individuals who have limited their smoking and alcohol use to reduce their risk of developing cancer in selected European countries in 2019 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1095580/individuals-limiting-smoking-and-alcohol-use-in-europe/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Share of individuals who have limited their smoking and alcohol use to reduce their risk of developing cancer in selected European countries in 2019 [Graph], Union for International Cancer Control, February 4, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1095580/individuals-limiting-smoking-and-alcohol-use-in-europe/
