Cancer and Cell Phone Usage: Risks Among College Students
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Alexandra Caroline Piedrahita, SN; TeShundrea T. Frederick, BSN; Cynthia Patrice Beavers Robertson, SN - Northwestern State University College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, Shreveport, LA, USA
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- Beta Xi
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- Northwestern State University, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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Abstract
The purpose of this survey is to determine the extent of student understanding on how their personal cellphone usage (i. e., texting, calling, internet usage) may impact their risk for cancer development and their knowledge of the overall risk factors of cancer.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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2019-11-06T21:25:48Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
Category Information
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Awareness; Cancer; Cellphones |
Conference Information
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
| Date | 2019 |
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