Patterns of Physical Activity and the Role of Obesity and Comorbidities Among Long-term African American Breast Cancer Survivors.

Katherine BusenMaureen SandersonAllison D BanksHeather WallaceSarah J Nechuta

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2022)

Close to 60% of African American breast cancer survivors did not meet PA guidelines based on recreational PA participation. Household PA was an important source of PA. Comorbidities and obesity were associated with both reduced total PA and not meeting PA guidelines.

Keyphrases

african american
physical activity
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
clinical practice
weight gain
body mass index
depressive symptoms
skeletal muscle
sleep quality