The Claim
Among individuals with low physical activity, sedentary time is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, and this association is stronger in Black and Asian individuals compared to other racial or ethnic groups.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People who sit for long periods and are not physically active may have a higher risk of colorectal cancer, and this risk appears to be even higher for Black and Asian individuals compared to others.
See the scientific wording
The association between sedentary time and colorectal cancer risk is stronger among Black and Asian individuals with low physical activity, suggesting potential racial or ethnic differences in how sedentary behavior influences cancer risk.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that people who sit a lot and don’t exercise are more likely to get colon cancer, and this risk is even higher for Black and Asian individuals compared to others. But if they exercise more, even if they sit a lot, their risk goes down.
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