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Diet, exercise, obesity, smoking and alcohol consumption in cancer survivors and the general population: a comparative study of 16 282 individuals.

Authors :
Wang Z
McLoone P
Morrison DS
Source :
British journal of cancer [Br J Cancer] 2015 Feb 03; Vol. 112 (3), pp. 572-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Nov 27.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Background: Cancer survivors may be particularly motivated to improve their health behaviours.<br />Methods: We compared health behaviours and obesity in cancer survivors with the general population, using household survey and cancer registry data.<br />Results: Cancer survivors were more likely than those with no history of cancer to eat fruit and vegetables (ORadj 1.41, 95% CI 1.19-1.66), less likely to engage in physical activity (ORadj 0.79, 95% CI 0.67-0.93) and more likely to have stopped smoking (ORadj 1.25, 95% CI 1.09-1.44).<br />Conclusions: Most health-related behaviours were better in cancer survivors than the general population, but low physical activity levels may be amenable to health promotion interventions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-1827
Volume :
112
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25429527
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2014.598