Comparison of Pre-Diagnosis Physical Activity and Its Correlates between Lung and Other Cancer Patients: Accelerometer Data from the UK Biobank Prospective Cohort.

Weijiao ZhouPhilip T VelizEllen M Lavoie Smith Weiyun Chen Rishindra M ReddyJanet L Larson

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)

The present study suggests that lung cancer patients are the most inactive population before diagnosis. The identified difference in correlates of PA suggest that cancer-specific approaches are needed in PA research and practices. This study also highlights the importance of high PA for individuals with high cancer risk.

Keyphrases

physical activity
end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
body mass index
squamous cell carcinoma
big data
prognostic factors
machine learning
squamous cell
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
lymph node metastasis