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Published in: Current Diabetes Reports 9/2014

01-09-2014 | Lifestyle Management to Reduce Diabetes/Cardiovascular Risk (EM Venditti, Section Editor)

Managing Sedentary Behavior to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Authors: Paddy C. Dempsey, Neville Owen, Stuart J. H. Biddle, David W. Dunstan

Published in: Current Diabetes Reports | Issue 9/2014

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Abstract

Modern human environments are vastly different from those of our forebears. Rapidly advancing technology in transportation, communications, workplaces, and home entertainment confer a wealth of benefits, but increasingly come with costs to human health. Sedentary behavior—too much sitting as distinct from too little physical activity—contributes adversely to cardiometabolic health outcomes and premature mortality. Findings from observational epidemiology have been synthesized in meta-analyses, and evidence is now shifting into the realm of experimental trials with the aim of identifying novel mechanisms and potential causal relationships. We discuss recent observational and experimental evidence that makes a compelling case for reducing and breaking up prolonged sitting time in both the primary prevention and disease management contexts. We also highlight future research needs, the opportunities for developing targeted interventions, and the potential of population-wide initiatives designed to address too much sitting as a health risk.
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Metadata
Title
Managing Sedentary Behavior to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Authors
Paddy C. Dempsey
Neville Owen
Stuart J. H. Biddle
David W. Dunstan
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Diabetes Reports / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 1534-4827
Electronic ISSN: 1539-0829
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-014-0522-0

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