A study published yesterday by the Cancer Causes and Control group has said that physical inactivity may be a major factor in colon cancer. Similarly the study suggests that physical activity like sport and exercise may reduce the risks of colon cancer. Howrad R. A. of the National Cancer Institute led the study and said they, “…found men engaging in exercise five or more times per week compared to those who were never or rarely exercising were at a 21 percent reduced risk of colon cancer. For women, the reduction was 15 percent.”
The study went into further detail highlighting the number of hours of exercise which help reduce colon cancer – more than 7 hours of physical activity a week. And people who sit for long periods of time – 9 hours or more – doing nothing like watching television or surfing the net may fall victim to colorectal cancer more often. Though it is important to note these are still preliminary numbers and figures, the National Cancer Institute will further investigate the research. It is also a wise decision to get yearly virtual colonoscopies to help further prevent colon cancer.
