Table 2 Prevalence of risk factors in Lebanon in adult males and females aged 25–65 years
From: Proportion of cancer in a Middle eastern country attributable to established risk factors
| Risk Factor | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco smoking, [14] | ||
| former smokers | 6.9% | 3.3% |
| current smokers | 46.8% | 31.6% |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) [14] | ||
| overweight | 30.7% | 38.9% |
| obese | 28.7% | 26.5% |
| Physical activity, Low activity [14] | 52.4% | 40.3% |
| Low adherence to Mediterranean diet [15] | 14.4% | 12.3% |
| Alcohol [14] | ||
| Heavy drinkers | 12.0% | 0.9% |
| H. Pylori infection* [18] | 52% | 52% |
| Air pollution* (PM10 and PM2.5concentrations above allowable levels) [19, 20] | 85% | 85% |