Abstract B02: Recreational physical activity, sedentary time and the incidence of colorectal polyps in a screening population for colon cancer

Conclusions: In this large population undergoing colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer, rMVPA was associated with reduced prevalence of polyps at screening, particularly among females. Even low amounts of regular ST (2-5hrs/day) were associated with the presence of polyps, particularly among males. Strategies aimed at reducing the amount of pre-carcinogenic colon lesions should combine increasing rMVPA and reducing ST.Citation Format: Darren R. Brenner, Demetra H. Yannitsos, Matthew Warkentin, Eileen Shaw, Nigel T. Brockton, S. Elizabeth McGregor, Susanna Town, Robert J. Hilsden. Recreational physical activity, sedentary time and the incidence of colorectal polyps in a screening population for colon cancer. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference: Improving Cancer Risk Prediction for Prevention and Early Detection; Nov 16-19, 2016; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2017;26(5 Suppl):Abstract nr B02.

Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brenner, D. R., Yannitsos, D. H., Warkentin, M., Shaw, E., Brockton, N. T., McGregor, S. E., Town, S., Hilsden, R. J. Tags: Improving Cancer Risk Prediction for Prevention and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research