Objective measurement of habitual sedentary behavior in pre-school children: comparison of activPAL with actigraph monitors [PDF]
The Actigraph is well established for measurement of both physical activity and sedentary behavior in children. The activPAL is being used increasingly in children, though with no published evidence on its use in free-living children to date.
Reilly, J. +6 more
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Comparison of accelerometry cut points for physical activity and sedentary behavior in pre-school children : a validation study [PDF]
This study compared accelerometry cut points for sedentary behavior, light and moderate to vigorous intensity activity (MVPA) against a criterion measure, the Children’s Activity Rating Scale (CARS), in preschool children.
Reilly, J. J. +10 more
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Sedentary behavior is associated with arteriosclerosis in frail older adults [PDF]
This prospective, cross-sectional, cohort observational study was conducted to evaluate the associations between sedentary behavior and arteriosclerosis-related vascular issues in community-dwelling frail older adults.
Kuromatsu, Isao +4 more
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Device-measured sedentary behavior in oldest old adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sedentary behavior contributes to health decline and frailty in older adults, especially the oldest old. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize evidence describing the volume of device-measured sedentary behavior and factors that ...
Katelyn E. Webster +7 more
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BackgroundSedentary behavior has received much attention in the scientific community over the past decade. There is growing evidence that sedentary behavior is negatively associated with physical and mental health.
Giurgiu, Marco +3 more
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The effects of sedentary behaviour on patients with peripheral arterial Disease: A systematic review
Sedentary behavior has recently emerged as a risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases. The objective of this review was to assess the relationship between sedentary behavior and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Marwa Said +3 more
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Influence of Physically Active or Sedentary Lifestyle on Postural Control of Community-dwelling Old Adults [PDF]
OBJECTIVES The maintenance of the postural balance is fundamental for the daily living activities, as well as for the practice of physical exercise. However, the aging process and sedentary behavior (i.e., large sitting time) lead to changes biological ...
Uanderson Silva Pirôpo +8 more
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Research priorities for child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviours : an international perspective using a twin-panel Delphi procedure [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The quantity and quality of studies in child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour have rapidly increased, but research directions are often pursued in a reactive and uncoordinated manner.
Nigg, Claudio +123 more
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Early predictors of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour in 8-10 year old children : the Gateshead Millennium Study [PDF]
With a number of studies suggesting associations between early life influences and later chronic disease risk, it is suggested that associations between early growth and later physical activity (PA) may be a mediator. However, conflicting evidence exists
Mann Kay D. +18 more
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Sedentary Behavior and Associated Factors Among Working Adults in Eastern Ethiopia
Background: Sedentary behavior is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Due to changes in lifestyle, sedentary behavior is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa.
Aboma Motuma +4 more
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