Diet, exercise, obesity, smoking and alcohol consumption in cancer survivors and the general population: a comparative study of 16 282 individuals
A partir des données d'un registre britannique des cancers portant sur 16 282 participants, cette étude compare, chez des survivants d'un cancer et en population générale, divers facteurs dont l'activité physique, l'obésité, le tabagisme et la consommation d'alcool
Background: Cancer survivors may be particularly motivated to improve their health behaviours. Methods: We compared health behaviours and obesity in cancer survivors with the general population, using household survey and cancer registry data. Results: Cancer survivors were more likely than those with no history of cancer to eat fruit and vegetables (ORadj 1.41, 95% CI 1.19–1.66), less likely to engage in physical activity (ORadj 0.79, 95% CI 0.67–0.93) and more likely to have stopped smoking (ORadj 1.25, 95% CI 1.09–1.44). Conclusions: Most health-related behaviours were better in cancer survivors than the general population, but low physical activity levels may be amenable to health promotion interventions.