As of 2023, a survey conducted in Nigeria showed that 66 percent of men believed that cancer was curable compared to 57 percent of women. Conversely, 26 percent of women and 22 percent of men did not think there was a cure for cancer, while a smaller share did not know or refused to answer.
Percentage of people who think cancer is curable in Nigeria as of 2023, by gender
The source asked: "In your opinion, do you think cancer can be cured?"
The source add that the sample is randomly selected and consists of Nigerians who own a phone.
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NOIPolls. (July 26, 2023). Percentage of people who think cancer is curable in Nigeria as of 2023, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1404418/share-of-people-who-think-cancer-is-curable-nigeria-by-gender/
NOIPolls. "Percentage of people who think cancer is curable in Nigeria as of 2023, by gender." Chart. July 26, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1404418/share-of-people-who-think-cancer-is-curable-nigeria-by-gender/
NOIPolls. (2023). Percentage of people who think cancer is curable in Nigeria as of 2023, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1404418/share-of-people-who-think-cancer-is-curable-nigeria-by-gender/
NOIPolls. "Percentage of People Who Think Cancer Is Curable in Nigeria as of 2023, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Jul 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1404418/share-of-people-who-think-cancer-is-curable-nigeria-by-gender/
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