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  • Tobacco
  • Second-hand smoke
  • Healthy body weight
  • Physical activity
  • Diet
  • Alcohol
  • Sun/UV exposure
  • Pollutants
  • Radiation
  • Breastfeeding
  • Hormonal therapy
  • Vaccination and infections
  • Screening
  • Others
  • Pharmaceutical drugs

Apart from cancer, does physical activity reduce the risk of other diseases or conditions?

Yes. Physical activity decreases the risk of many important chronic diseases and conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, abnormal cholesterol levels, osteoporosis, and depression.

These recommendations are aimed at preventing various chronic diseases and enhancing health, and following the recommendations also protects against cancer.

  • What types of cancer may be prevented by physical activity?
  • How does physical activity protect against cancer?
  • Apart from cancer, does physical activity reduce the risk of other diseases or conditions?
  • What does “physical activity” mean?
  • How much physical activity should I do?
  • Does the type of physical activity matter?
  • How much can I reduce my risk of cancer by being physically active?
  • How do I become more physically active?
  • I have been diagnosed with cancer. Will being more physically active be beneficial?
  • What about the amount of time I spend sitting down?

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