Researchers cautioned that the observational study does not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship. However, because activity levels were measured using wearable devices rather than self-reported questionnaires, findings provide stronger evidence than many earlier studies linking sedentary behaviour to cancer outcomes.
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Desk jobs could be a silent cancer risk — morning workouts may not be enough
July 10, 2026Researchers cautioned that the observational study does not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship. However, because activity levels were measured using wearable devices rather than self-reported questionnaires, findings provide stronger evidence than many earlier studies linking sedentary behaviour to cancer outcomes.