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Too much sitting

the population-health science of sedentary behavior

Owen, N., Healy, G.N., Matthews, C.E., & Dunstan, D.W. (2010). Too much sitting: the population-health science of sedentary behavior. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews 38 (pp. 105-113)

Even when adults meet physical activity guidelines, sitting for prolonged periods can compromise metabolic health. TV time and objective-measurement studies show deleterious associations, and breaking up sedentary time is beneficial. Sitting time, TV time, and time sitting in automobiles increase premature mortality risk. Further evidence from prospective studies, intervention trials, and population-based behavioral studies is required.

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Neville Owen
Genevieve Healy
Charles Matthews
David Dunstan

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