An emerging threat to public health is seen in the dramatic rise in obesity status of
Canadians, especially among young people. In addressing the possible factors responsible …

Sedentary behaviour is not simply a lack of physical activity but is a cluster of individual
behaviours where sitting or lying is the dominant mode of posture and energy expenditure is …

Overweight and obesity are major health hazards in the WHO European Region. Both diet
patterns and physical activity levels have been widely recognized as the main contributors to …

OBJECTIVES: While cross-Canada variations in physical activity and weight status have
been illustrated, less is known about sedentary behaviour (SB). The aim of this study was to …

In contemporary society, increasing media use coupled with less physically demanding
occupations has given rise to prolonged sedentary behaviour. Scientific evidence …

Sedentary behaviour epidemiology is the study of the distribution, determinants, and health
consequences of sedentary behaviours in the population. It seeks to identify biological …

From office jobs and long commutes to passive entertainment like television and video
games, humans are sitting more than ever. Though lack of exercise has major health …

Background Sedentary behaviour has been linked with adverse health outcomes in young
people; however, the nature and context of being sedentary is poorly understood. Accurate …

Globally, we continue to face a mounting issue of obesity combined with inactivity; sedentary
behaviour is independently associated with poor health outcomes including disease and …

The world's first evidence-based sedentary behaviour guidelines were released in Canada
in 2011. Based on evidence that time spent in sedentary pursuits poses important health …