[Low level of physical activity as main risk factor of cancer in Sanok's county population].

Physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. The data of WHO conclude that little physical activity is the fourth key risk factor of premature death. Weight disorder such as obesity and overweight are an significant risk factor in cancer development.

AIM: The aim of the study was to determine physical activity in cancer prevention among the population of Sanok's county.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study covered a group 157 residents of Sanok's county in 2015. A method of diagnostic survey and conventional survey was used. The main research tool was a selfmade survey. The p values p<0.05 were considered statistically significant.

RESULTS: Almost half of the respondents of the survey declared doing sport regularly and most of them were young people with higher education. The preferred form of physical activity among the survey group was jogging. Only one third of surveyed people declared regular physical activity. The responders usually evaluated their level of physical activity as medium. The main reasons for physical activity were: achieving better wellbeing and maintaining good physical condition, whereas laziness and lack of time were the main reasons of the lack of physical activity. Responders most often spend from 30-90 minutes on working out on their workout days.

CONCLUSIONS: Risk factor of cancer in the study group were physical activity. Age, sex and place of residence conditioned the level of physical activity and up keeping proper body weight. These studies require constant increase of awareness in the area of physical activity.