Sedentary Behavior and Health Outcomes: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

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Authors

Leandro F. M. Rezende · Universidade de São Paulo

Maurício Rodrigues Lopes · Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

Juan Pablo Rey-López · Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

Victor Keihan Rodrigues Matsudo · Centro de Estudos do Laboratório de Aptidão Física de São Caetano do Sul

Olinda do Carmo Luiz · Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

Abstract

This overview based on the best available systematics reviews, shows that sedentary behavior may be an important determinant of health, independently of physical activity. However, the relationship is complex because it depends on the type of sedentary behavior and the age group studied. The relationship between sedentary behavior and many health outcomes remains uncertain; thus, further studies are warranted.

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: PLoS ONE

Volume 9, Issue 8, pp. e105620-e105620

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105620

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