The Silent Threat: Ten Factors That Can Lead to Pancreatic Cancer

8. Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Research undertaken by the World Health Fund suggests that office jobs where the worker spends a long time in a stationary position increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. In contrast, workers who need to be active most of the day have a greater degree of immunity. Curiously enough, people who sit for a long time at work but participate in physical activities outside of the office still appear to have a greater risk of cancer than those with active jobs. Other studies looking at physical activity and the risk of cancer of the pancreas show conflicting results. However, being physically active may lower the risk by preventing obesity.