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Association of sedentary work with colon and rectal cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors may lead to the development colorectal cancer.

Does sedentary lifestyle affect an individual's chances of having colorectal cancer? This study set out to provide answer to the above question. Researchers collated data and evidence obtained from 21 studies. 

Data analysis revealed that sedentary living promoted the development of colon and rectal cancer. This study recommends that adopting a physically active lifestyle should be an integral part of lifestyle measures aimed at preventing colorectal cancer.

Research Summary Information

  • 2022
  • JaeYong Lee, Jongin Lee, Joonho Ahn, Dong-Wook Lee, Hyoung-Ryoul Kim, Mo-Yeol Kang
  • Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Department of Preventive Medicine, Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea snaptoon@naver.com.
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