Physical activity and obesity in Canadian cancer survivors

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作者
Courneya, Kerry S. [1 ]
Katzmarzyk, Peter T. [2 ]
Bacon, Eric [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Alberta, Fac Phys Educ & Recreat, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9, Canada
[2] Louisiana State Univ, Pennington Biomed Res Ctr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 USA
[3] Queens Univ, Sch Kinesiol & Hlth Studies, Fac Arts & Sci, Kingston, ON, Canada
关键词
Canada; cancer survivors; obesity; physical activity; exercise;
D O I
10.1002/cncr.23455
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 [肿瘤学];
摘要
BACKGROUND. Physical inactivity and obesity are associated with poorer disease outcomes in several cancer survivor groups. Few studies, however, have provided population-based estimates of these risk factors in cancer survivors and compared them with individuals without a history of cancer. Here such estimates for the Canadian population are reported. METHODS. Data were obtained from the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey consisting of computer-assisted interviews of 114,355 adults representing an estimated 23,285,548 Canadians. Participants self-reported their cancer history, height, and body weight to calculate body mass index and participation in various leisure-time activities. RESULTS. Fewer than 22% of Canadian cancer survivors were physically active and over 18% were obese. Few differences were observed between cancer survivors and those without a history of cancer except that: 1) prostate cancer survivors were more likely to be active (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.27; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01-1.59) and less likely to be obese (adjusted OR = 0.71; 95% CI = 0.56-0.90); 2) skin cancer survivors (nonmelanoma and melanoma) were more likely to be active (adjusted OR = 1.33; 95% CI = 1.12-1.59); and 3) obese breast cancer survivors were less likely to be active compared with obese women without a history of cancer (adjusted OR = 0.51; 95% CI = 0.27-0.94). CONCLUSIONS. Canadian cancer survivors have low levels of physical activity and a high prevalence of obesity that, although comparable to the general population, may place them at higher risk for poorer disease outcomes. Population-based interventions to increase physical activity and promote a healthy body weight in Canadian cancer survivors are warranted.
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