Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention : A Review

Sghyer , Maissa’a M.

doi:10.5742/MEJN.2011.53016

Article Details

Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention : A Review

Authors:

Sghyer , Maissa’a M.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2011 vol.5 Issue 3, pp.11-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

19355

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEJN.2011.53016

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Abstract:

 Introduction: A number of lifestyle behaviors have already been discussed and reviewed as a risk factor for developing cancer, such as tobacco usage, diet, alcohol consumption, and obesity, so the purposes of this review are to: (a) identify and review the literature on physical activity and cancer prevention intervention programs; and (b) propose recommendations for community and for future research in physical activity and cancer prevention. Method: Search conducted on PubMed and Google for all English publications since 2005, with also classical references, using the following terminology: cancer, physical activity, and prevention. Results: It appears that the decreased risk of colon cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer are associated with physical activity. Conclusion and recommendation: We can conclude that preventing different types of cancer is associated withincreased physical activity and being active, so enhancing physical activity among the population is recommended.

Article Details

Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention : A Review

Authors:

Sghyer , Maissa’a M.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2011 vol.5 Issue 3, pp.11-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

19355

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEJN.2011.53016

Descriptors:

CANCER

SYMPTOMS

DIAGNOSIS

DIET

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

cancer

prevention

physical activity

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Sghyer , Maissa’a M.

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Middle East Journal of Nursing 2011 vol.5 Issue 3, pp.11-14

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2011

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 19355

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 18348750

pISSN: 18348742

DOI: 10.5742/MEJN.2011.53016

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Sghyer , Maissa’a M.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2011 vol.5 Issue 3, pp.11-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

19355

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEJN.2011.53016