As of 2023, a survey conducted in Nigeria showed that 63 percent of people between the age of 36 to 60 believed that cancer was curable. This was the age group with the highest share of people with this sentiment. At the same time, individuals between 18 and 35 and older than 61 shared the same level of this belief at 58 percent each.
Percentage of people who think cancer is curable in Nigeria as of 2023, by age group
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 1, 2023). Percentage of people who think cancer is curable in Nigeria as of 2023, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1404426/share-of-people-who-think-cancer-is-curable-nigeria-by-age-group/
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