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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

Does the type of physical activity matter?

Any type of physical activity appears to be useful; in general, the more the better (See questions: What does “physical activity” mean? and How much physical activity should I do?).
  • 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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