British researchers show that each additional hour of uninterrupted sedentary time increases the risk of death from cancer by 9%

Each additional hour spent in prolonged, uninterrupted sedentary behavior is associated with a 9% higher risk of death from cancer, according to a study conducted in the United Kingdom and published in the journal PLOS Medicine. The research was led by Frederick Ho of the University of Glasgow. The scientists analyzed data from 91,292 participants in the UK Biobank, who wore activity-monitoring devices for seven days. Participants were followed for an average of 12.38 years. The study distinguished between prolonged sedentary periods lasting at least 30 minutes and periods interrupted by movement. Extended sitting was associated with a higher risk of cancer mortality, increased cancer incidence, and tumors associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. By contrast, interrupting sedentary periods with movement was associated with lower risks. Replacing one hour of prolonged sitting with light physical activity was associated with a 12% lower risk of death from cancer. The authors emphasize that the study is observational and does not demonstrate a direct causal relationship. The findings come from a single cohort whose participants were more active than the general population. afield場assistant to=event_translation (jsonираи)...