Background: Sedentarism is uniquely associated with numerous health problems (eg,
obesity). School-age youth spend a considerable portion of their time being sedentary …

Background The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the associations
between school-related sedentary behaviours and indicators of health and well-being in …

CONTEXT: Opportunities for young people to be sedentary have increased during leisure
time, study time, and transportation time. PURPOSE: This review paper focuses on …

Methods We analyzed data collected from 2,449 students in grades 5 through 8 who
attended 30 elementary schools in Ontario, Canada. We used multilevel logistic regression …

Sedentary behavior has negative health outcomes, evident even in young children.
Identifying the prevalence of sedentary behavior in children< 2 years is important for …

Background Sedentary behaviour has been linked with a number of health outcomes.
Preschool-aged children spend significant proportions of their day engaged in sedentary …

Background Independent of physical activity levels, youth sedentary behaviors (SB) have
negative health outcomes. SB prevalence estimates during discretionary periods of the day …

Physical activity and sedentary behavior (performed primarily while sitting) play a key role in
the current and future health of young people. Most health evidence and intervention …

Background Adolescent females have been highlighted as a particularly sedentary
population and the possible negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle are being uncovered …

Background Adolescent girls are one of the most sedentary demographic groups. A better
understanding of their accumulation of sedentary time is needed to inform future …