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
healthcare
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
squamous cell carcinoma
body mass index
electronic health record
prognostic factors
artificial intelligence
lymph node metastasis
patient reported