scholarly journals Prevalence of meeting physical activity guidelines for cancer prevention in Alberta

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-226
Author(s):  
F.E. Aparicio-Ting ◽  
C.M. Friedenreich ◽  
K.A. Kopciuk ◽  
R.C. Plotnikoff ◽  
H.E. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Human Services ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
American Institute ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Recommended Physical Activity

Introduction Guidelines for recommended physical activity (PA) levels have been developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) for health benefits and by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) for cancer prevention benefits. Methods We examined if these guidelines were met using a sample of 14 294 Albertan participants of the Tomorrow Project, aged 35 to 64 years, enrolled from 2001 to 2005. We used logistic regression to examine correlates of leisure PA behaviour. Results An estimated 55%, 42%, 26% and 23% of participants met CSEP, ACS, USDHHS, and WCRF/AICR guidelines, respectively. Women were less likely than men to meet ACS (Odds Ratio [OR] = 0.72, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.55–0.93), USDHHS (OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.50–0.89) and WCRF/AICR (OR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.47–0.85) guidelines, and being obese was correlated with not meeting USDHHS (OR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.32–0.65) and WCRF/AICR guidelines (OR = 0.79, 95% CI: 0.63–0.98). Conclusion Albertans, particularly women and obese individuals, are not sufficiently active for cancer prevention benefits.

Intrapersonal and Social Environment Correlates of Leisure-Time Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Canadian Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 790-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiola E. Aparicio-Ting ◽  
Christine M. Friedenreich ◽  
Karen A. Kopciuk ◽  
Ronald C. Plotnikoff ◽  
Heather E. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Prevention Guidelines

Background:Little is known about the intrapersonal and social factors associated with sufficient physical activity (PA) for cancer prevention, which is greater than for cardiovascular health.Methods:1087 and 1684 randomly selected men and women, age 35–64, completed self-administered questionnaires on PA behavior and psycho-social characteristics. Using gender-stratified logistic regression, we investigated correlates of compliance with Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology PA guidelines for general health (150 min/wk), and the American Cancer Society (ACS; 225 min/wk) and World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AIRC; 420 min/wk) guidelines for cancer prevention.Results:Only 39% and 19% of men and women met ACS and WCRF/AICR guidelines, respectively. Self-efficacy, scheduling PA and friend social support were positively correlated with recommended PA for cancer prevention. In men, poor self-rated health and perceived negative outcomes were negatively correlated and hypertension was positively correlated with meeting cancer prevention guidelines. For women, not being married and having a companion for PA were positively correlated with meeting cancer prevention guidelines.Conclusions:Few adults participate in sufficient PA for cancer risk reduction. Multidimensional public health strategies that incorporate intrapersonal and social factors and are tailored for each gender are needed to promote PA for cancer prevention.

scholarly journals Prévalence de la conformité aux directives en matière d'activité physique pour la prévention du cancer en Alberta

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-251
Author(s):  
F.E. Aparicio-Ting ◽  
C.M. Friedenreich ◽  
K.A. Kopciuk ◽  
R.C. Plotnikoff ◽  
H.E. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Nous Avons ◽  
Human Services ◽  
Research Fund ◽  
American Institute ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Health And Human Services ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Prévention Du Cancer ◽  
Société Canadienne

Introduction Des directives portant sur les niveaux d'activité physique (AP) souhaitables ont été élaborées par la Société canadienne de physiologie de l'exercice (SCPE) et le Department of Health and Human Services des États-Unis (USDHHS) pour l'obtention de bienfaits pour la santé, et par l'American Cancer Society (ACS) et le World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) pour l'obtention de bienfaits quant à la prévention du cancer. Méthodologie Nous avons évalué si ces directives étaient suivies au moyen d'un échantillon composé de 14 294 Albertains de 35 à 64 ans ayant participé au Tomorrow Project et recrutés entre 2001 et 2005. Nous avons eu recours à une analyse de régression logistique pour examiner les corrélats des comportements en matière d'AP de loisir. Résultats Selon les estimations, les participants se conformaient aux directives à hauteur de respectivement 55 % pour la SCPE, 42 % pour l'ACS, 26 % pour l'USDHHS et 23 % pour le WCRF/AICR. Les femmes étaient moins nombreuses que les hommes à se conformer aux directives de l'ACS (rapport des cotes [RC] = 0,72, intervalle de confiance [IC] à 95 % : 0,55 à 0,93), de l'USDHHS (RC = 0,67, IC à 95 % : 0,50 à 0,89) et du WCRF/AICR (RC = 0,63, IC à 95 % : 0,47 à 0,85), et l'obésité était corrélée à la non-conformité aux directives de l'USDHHS (RC = 0,45, IC à 95 % : 0,32 à 0,65) et du WCRF/AICR (RC = 0,79, IC à 95 % : 0,63 à 0,98). Conclusion Les Albertains, en particulier les femmes et les personnes obèses, ne sont pas assez actifs pour obtenir des bienfaits quant à la prévention du cancer.

scholarly journals Public Posting as a Strategy to Increase Walking

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Rayleen Earney ◽  
Timothy J. Bungum
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Period ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Activity Data ◽  
Walking Behavior ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Posting ◽  
Recommended Physical Activity

Because most American adults do not meet recommended physical activity guidelines, the need for new and innovative strategies is apparent. The current study employed public posting in an attempt to increase walking behavior in a worksite setting. Pedometer generated data was publicly posted in a prominent location in the worksite. In our study that utilized a pre-experimental design, we found that walking steps were statistically higher during the intervention and in a post intervention period as compared to the baseline data. We conclude that the public posting of physical activity data has the potential to increase walking behavior.

scholarly journals American Cancer Society guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl L. Rock ◽  
Cynthia Thomson ◽  
Ted Gansler ◽  
Susan M. Gapstur ◽  
Marjorie L. McCullough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
American Cancer Society ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Society Guideline

scholarly journals Adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research cancer prevention recommendations and risk of in situ breast cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) cohort

BMC Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nena Karavasiloglou ◽  
Anika Hüsing ◽  
Giovanna Masala ◽  
Carla H. van Gils ◽  
Renée Turzanski Fortner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
American Institute ◽  
The World ◽  
In Situ Breast Cancer ◽  
Prospective Investigation

Abstract Background Even though in situ breast cancer (BCIS) accounts for a large proportion of the breast cancers diagnosed, few studies have investigated potential risk factors for BCIS. Their results suggest that some established risk factors for invasive breast cancer have a similar impact on BCIS risk, but large population-based studies on lifestyle factors and BCIS risk are lacking. Thus, we investigated the association between lifestyle and BCIS risk within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort. Methods Lifestyle was operationalized by a score reflecting the adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) cancer prevention recommendations. The recommendations utilized in these analyses were the ones pertinent to healthy body weight, physical activity, consumption of plant-based foods, energy-dense foods, red and processed meat, and sugary drinks and alcohol, as well as the recommendation on breastfeeding. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to assess the association between lifestyle score and BCIS risk. The results were presented as hazard ratios (HR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results After an overall median follow-up time of 14.9 years, 1277 BCIS cases were diagnosed. Greater adherence to the WCRF/AICR cancer prevention recommendations was not associated with BCIS risk (HR = 0.98, 95% CI 0.93–1.03; per one unit of increase; multivariable model). An inverse association between the lifestyle score and BCIS risk was observed in study centers, where participants were recruited mainly via mammographic screening and attended additional screening throughout follow-up (HR = 0.85, 95% CI 0.73–0.99), but not in the remaining ones (HR = 0.99, 95% CI 0.94–1.05). Conclusions While we did not observe an overall association between lifestyle and BCIS risk, our results indicate that lifestyle is associated with BCIS risk among women recruited via screening programs and with regular screening participation. This suggests that a true inverse association between lifestyle habits and BCIS risk in the overall cohort may have been masked by a lack of information on screening attendance. The potential inverse association between lifestyle and BCIS risk in our analyses is consistent with the inverse associations between lifestyle scores and breast cancer risk reported from previous studies.

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