Lack of exercise puts UK women near top of cancer league table

• The UK has the tenth highest rate of bowel, breast and womb cancer
• Experts said that poor physical fitness is increasing women’s risk

A lack of exercise means British women are among the most likely in the world to suffer from three forms of cancer. 

The UK has the tenth highest rate of bowel, breast and womb cancer out of more than 180 countries, research has found.

Experts said that poor physical fitness is increasing women’s risk of developing the three forms of the disease, all of which are linked to a lack of exercise.  

‘These figures reflect the sedentary lifestyles of many people in Western countries, with lots of us spending too much time sitting around and not incorporating physical activity into our daily routine,’ said Dr Rachel Thompson of the World Cancer Research Fund.

Britain had 133 cases of bowel, breast and womb cancer per 100,000 people, the statistics showed. To read more, click on: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2534413/Lack-exercise-puts-UK-women-near-cancer-league-table-Britons-likely-suffer-bowel-breast-wombs-forms-disease.html