Each additional hour of sitting increases the risk of death from cancer by an average of 10%. This is according to a study published in "PLoS Medicine".
The study analyzed data from over 91,000 people with an average age of 56, who were monitored for 12 years.
Results show that replacing sedentary behavior with physical activity significantly reduces cancer mortality. One hour of light activity per day reduces risk by 12%, 30 minutes of moderate exercise by 8%, and just 5 minutes of vigorous activity by 22%.
Each additional hour of uninterrupted sitting increases the risk of all tumors by 3% and the risk of cancers linked to diabetes and obesity by 5%.
Even short movement breaks after prolonged sitting can reduce death risk by 19%. Scientists emphasize the preventive importance of short-term movement.
Future research will help develop concrete recommendations for physical activity in public health programs.
