Table 2 Summary of findings

All-casue mortality for breast cancer

HR 0.78 (0.71 to 0.86)

27,248 (12 observational studies)

⨁⨁◯◯ LOW ^a,b,c

The evidence suggests post-diagnosis physical activity results in a slight reduction in all-cause mortality for individuals with breast cancer.

All-cause mortality for COPD

HR 0.70 (0.45 to 1.09)

4784 (2 observational studies)

⨁◯◯◯ VERY LOW ^b,c,d,e,f

The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of post-diagnosis physical activity on all-cause mortality for individuals with COPD.

All-cause mortality for IHD

HR 0.88 (0.83 to 0.93)

42,027 (8 observational studies)

⨁⨁◯◯ LOW ^b,c,g

The evidence suggests post-diagnosis physical activity results in a slight reduction in all-cause mortality for individuals with IHD.

All-cause mortality for type 2 diabetes

HR 0.96 (0.93 to 0.99)

32,221 (6 observational studies)

⨁⨁◯◯ LOW ^a,b,c

The evidence suggests post-diagnosis physical activity results in a slight reduction in all-cause mortality for individuals with type 2 diabetes.