Research
Hormonal
Higher levels of physical activity reduce the risk of six specific cancer sites (bladder, breast, colon, endometrial, esophageal adenocarcinoma, gastric cardia) with strong evidence, while moderate evidence supports inverse associations with lung, ovarian, pancreatic, and renal cancers.
Aim for regular physical activity to lower cancer risk. You do not need a specific dose to start; even breaking up long periods of sitting with standing or walking offers benefits. Consistency matters more than intensity for general risk reduction.
StrongSupportsHIGH confidence
Strong and consistent evidence exists that higher levels of physical activity reduce the risk of six different cancer sites (bladder, breast, colon, endometrial, esophageal adenocarcinoma, gastric cardia), whereas moderate evidence inversely associates physical activity with lung, ovarian, pancreatic and renal cancer...
Why this rating
Classified as 'Strong' and 'Moderate' evidence by major guidelines (PAGA, WCRF/AICR).
Source
Physical activity, obesity and sedentary behavior in cancer etiology: epidemiologic evidence and biologic mechanisms
Christine M. Friedenreich et al. · Molecular Oncology · 2020
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