Television Viewing Time and Mortality

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Authors

David W. Dunstan · Monash University

Elizabeth Barr · Deakin University

Geneviève N. Healy · Monash University

Jo Salmon · Deakin University

J.E. Shaw · Monash University

Beverley Balkau · Monash University

Dianna J. Magliano · Deakin University

Abstract

Television viewing time was associated with increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality. In addition to the promotion of exercise, chronic disease prevention strategies could focus on reducing sitting time, particularly prolonged television viewing.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Behavioral Health and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 121, Issue 3, pp. 384-391

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.109.894824

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