Does physical activity play a role in the prevention of prostate cancer

摘要: This paper explores the association of physical activity in prevention prostate cancer. While no definite mechanisms have been identified for an inverse relation between and cancer incidence several plausible postulated. These include modulation testosterone levels; decreased obesity; immune function; increase vitamin D release neurotrophic factors. Epidemiologic studies were conducted Canada China Finland Norway Sweden Taiwan Turkey US to examine with risk. Findings study reveal inconsistencies due misclassification activity; amount/intensity timing control confounders; differential effects subgroups. Thus further research is needed clarify whether plays a role However public should still be encouraged physically active because potential other health benefits including risk cardiovascular disease.