Lifestyle 6 – Physical activity to reduce your cancer risk – Factsheet

Move more, sit less: physical activity can help prevent up to 13 cancers. 

Staying physically active is a proven way to support overall health and reduce the risk of several cancers, including bowel and breast cancer. In fact, up to one in ten cancers in Australia are linked to inactivity, highlighting the importance of regular movement.   

Being physically active doesn't have to mean intense workouts or gym memberships; even small, consistent changes to your daily routine can make a real difference to your long-term health. 

This factsheet provides practical, achievable tips for people of all ages to build more movement into their daily busy routines, reduce sedentary time, support physical health, and lower long-term cancer risk. 

Readers will Discover:

• How regular physical activity helps reduce cancer risk 
• The difference between moderate and vigorous intensity exercise 
• The importance of reducing sedentary time 

This factsheet is perfect for:

• GP Clinics and Health Services 
• Workplaces and Offices 
• Educational institutions 
• Community Centers and outreach programs 
• Gyms, Sport Clubs and outdoor recreational activities 
• Events and Expos 
• Local Government, Libraries and Councils 
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services 
• Rural and Remote health services  
• Pharmacies and Allied Health Clinics 
• Age Care Facilities and Retirement Villages. 
• Cancer Support Groups and Community Organisations 
• Youth services and organisations 

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