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Thanks to Dr. Carmen Jochem for providing this post! A new study entitled “Burden of cancer attributable to sedentary behaviour in Germany: an epidemiological analysis of survey Data” was recently published in BMJ Open. A summary of the article and citation are included below.
ABSTRACT
This study estimates the number of cancer cases and associated healthcare costs attributable to sedentary behavior (SB) in Germany for 2024, 2030, and 2040. SB is linked to increased risks of breast, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, and rectal cancers. Projections suggest up to 7,612 cases (6% of total cancers) in 2024, rising to 8,245 cases (6%) by 2040. The population-attributable fraction (PAF) for SB-related cancers is higher for colon (8–9%) and endometrial/ovarian cancers (9%) than for breast (3%) and rectal cancers (2–3%). In 2024, SB-related cancer costs are estimated at €270 million for colon cancer, €51 million for rectal cancer, €234 million for breast cancer, and €242 million for female genital cancers. The study highlights the significant health and economic burden of SB-related cancers, emphasizing the need for preventive interventions in workplaces, schools, and commuting environments.
CITATION
Schaber, K., Leitzmann, M., Pukrop, T., et al. (2025). Burden of cancer attributable to sedentary behaviour in Germany: an epidemiological analysis of survey data. BMJ Open, 15, e094304. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-094304
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