iarjsIARJSIARJS2789-6102https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjs.2022.v02i02.012Evaluation of Knowledge about Risk factors and warning Signs of Cancer among the General Population of New DelhiVivekMittalAasthaSehgalAvneetKaurBackground: Community awareness about cancer warning symptoms and risk factors in the general population is essential and can be considered a basis for cancer control programs. The objective of this study was to evaluate this awareness among the general population of New Delhi regarding risk factors and warning signs of Cancer. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional survey of residents of New Delhi was carried out between May 2022 and June 2022 using Google forms. Until 400 replies were gathered, the questionnaire was distributed among state citizens in rural and urban areas via email and social media sites such as WhatsApp groups, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. We collected data on their socio-demographic traits and awareness of Cancer's risk and warning signs. Epi info v7 software was used to evaluate the data using the necessary statistical tests. Results: A total of 400 respondents including 163 (40.75%) were from urban area and 237 (59.25%) were from rural area were participated in the study. Among the participants of the majority 269 (67.25%) were males, 173 (43.25%) were between 18-30 years, 155 (38.75%) were Graduate, 266 (66.5%) were employed, 238 (59.5%) were married and 387 (96.75%) were Hindu. In the present study 54 (13.5%) study participants had very good knowledge (9-10 marks) towards risk factors for Cancer, 221 (55.25%) had good knowledge (7-8 marks), 73 (18.25%) had fair knowledge (4-6 marks) and 52 (13.0%) had poor knowledge (<4 marks) towards risk factors for cancer. Similarly, 49 (12.25%) study participants had very good knowledge (9-10 marks) towards warning signs of cancer, 241 (65.25%) had good knowledge (7-8 marks), 72 (18.0%) had fair knowledge (4-6 marks) and 38 (9.5%) had poor knowledge (<4 marks) towards warning signs of cancer. Conclusion: The public lacks knowledge of well-established cancer risk factors and warning signs, despite recent advances in the medical field. Results suggest that current strategies to educate the public need to be revised.