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There is moderate evidence that sedentary behavior is associated with the incidence of endometrial, colon, and lung cancer, but insufficient evidence to determine if bout length or breaks in sedentary behavior are associated with health outcomes.

Sedentary behavior is linked to higher rates of colon, lung, and endometrial cancer. While we don't yet know if 'breaking up' sitting time helps, reducing your total sitting time is a prudent step for cancer prevention.

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Moderate evidence indicated sedentary behavior is associated with incident endometrial, colon and lung cancer. Evidence was insufficient to determine if bout length or breaks in sedentary behavior are associated with health outcomes.
Peter T. Katzmarzyk et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2019

Why this rating

Graded as 'moderate' evidence for cancer incidence.

Source

Sedentary Behavior and Health: Update from the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee

Peter T. Katzmarzyk et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2019

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