The combined effect of physical activity and sedentary behavior on subclinical atherosclerosis: a cross-sectional study among Mexican Americans

• Main Authors: Timothy J. Walker (Author), Natalia I. Heredia (Author), MinJae Lee (Author), Susan T. Laing (Author), Susan P. Fisher-Hoch (Author), Joseph B. McCormick (Author), Belinda M. Reininger (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Physical activity and sedentary behavior are considered independent risk factors for chronic disease. However, we do not fully understand their interrelation with key health outcomes such as subclinical atherosclerosis. This study examines the combined effects of sedentary behavi...