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The Effects of Physical Activity on Health and Quality of Life in Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review.

Amanda WurzJennifer Brunet
Published in: JMIR cancer (2016)
On the basis of the 2 studies reviewed, PA appears to be safe and feasible. PA also shows promise to mitigate reductions in bone mass and might be a viable strategy to improve fatigue, grip strength, and QOL. High-quality controlled trials with larger samples exclusively comprised of adolescent cancer survivors that assess a wide range of outcomes are needed to determine the effects of PA on health and QOL outcomes in this population.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • childhood cancer
  • health promotion
  • type diabetes
  • case control
  • adipose tissue
  • soft tissue
  • risk assessment
  • weight loss
  • body composition