The Claim

Sedentary behavior, independent of physical activity levels, is associated with a 54% increased risk of colorectal cancer and a 66% increased risk of endometrial cancer.

Source: Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, and cancer: an update and emerging new evidence

What the research says

Roughly balanced

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Correlation
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In plain English

People who spend more time sitting or being inactive have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer and endometrial cancer, even if they exercise regularly.

See the scientific wording

Sedentary behavior, independent of physical activity levels, is associated with a 54% increased risk of colorectal cancer and a 66% increased risk of endometrial cancer, based on meta-analyses of observational studies involving tens of thousands of participants.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, and cancer: an update and emerging new evidence

    This study says that sitting too much, even if you exercise, can raise your risk of getting colon and womb cancer — just like the claim says.

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