HighlightsConceptualisation of risk is a complex cognitive process.Individuals tend to overestimate their risk of cancer at baseline.Immediately after risk information over 80% of people are able to recall the number.However, less than half believe that to be their risk, thinking their risk is higher.Risk information has either no effect or reduces worry, anxiety and depression.
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