Systematic review of sedentary behaviour and health indicators in school-aged children and youth

• Main Authors: Goldfield Gary (Author), Colley Rachel C (Author), Larouche Richard (Author), Saunders Travis J (Author), Kho Michelle E (Author), LeBlanc Allana G (Author), Tremblay Mark S (Author), Gorber Sarah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Accumulating evidence suggests that, independent of physical activity levels, sedentary behaviours are associated with increased risk of cardio-metabolic disease, all-cause mortality, and a variety of physiological and psychological problems. Therefore, the purpo...