Adherence
Cancer survivors demonstrate high levels of routine physical activity compared to the general population, with many maintaining exercise habits for over 6 months, although a significant portion remains sedentary.
Many cancer survivors are already physically active, often more so than the general population. If you are not currently exercising, you are not alone, as 40% of respondents reported no routine exercise. Consider starting with moderate activity, such as walking, and utilize mailed educational resources to help establish a sustainable routine.
A majority of respondents reported routine exercise... Respondents to this survey practiced routine physical activity at roughly twice the frequency reported by the population at large.
Why this rating
Self-reported data from a large, validated survey.
Source
Current health behaviors and readiness to pursue life-style changes among men and women diagnosed with early stage prostate and breast carcinomas
Wendy Demark‐Wahnefried et al. · Cancer · 2000
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