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Title:

Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of colorectal carcinoma.

Document type:
Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review
Author(s):
Halle, M; Schoenberg, MH
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Colorectal carcinoma is the most common type of tumor in Western countries. The risk of developing colorectal carcinoma depends both on genetic factors (familial predisposition) and on lifestyle-related factors such as body-mass index, level of physical activity, and nutritional behavior. Regular physical activity is important in primary prevention, and there is also evidence that the prognosis after treatment of a colorectal carcinoma can be improved by exercise. METHODS: The PubMed...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Dtsch Arztebl Int
Year:
2009
Journal volume:
106
Journal issue:
44
Pages contribution:
722-7
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.3238/arztebl.2009.0722
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19997551
Print-ISSN:
1866-0452
TUM Institution:
Poliklinik für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin
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