It’s time to exercise; for every 20 kg increase in weight, the risk of esophageal cancer increases twofold
Overweight and obesity are among the high-risk factors for esophageal cancer, which may be triggered by mechanisms such as damage to the esophageal mucosa through gastroesophageal reflux. The risk of esophageal cancer is three times higher in overweight or obese individuals than in those of normal weight, and for every 20 kg increase in body weight, the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer increases twofold. Exercise can reduce the incidence of esophageal cancer by maintaining a reasonable body weight.
Exercise can reduce the incidence of esophageal cancer by 40%
Exercise not only strengthens the body, but it has been shown in several studies to be the best broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug. The American Cancer Center, which followed 1.44 million healthy people for more than 18 years, found that the top 10% of people who exercised had a 42% lower risk of esophageal cancer compared to the bottom 10% of people who exercised.
Exercise can help people with esophageal cancer improve their condition
Exercise not only reduces the incidence of esophageal cancer, but also improves the condition of patients with esophageal cancer through a variety of mechanisms. Exercise increases the number of immune cells, accelerates white blood cell growth, and improves cellular antioxidants, which in turn slows the progression of esophageal cancer and reduces treatment-related adverse effects.