Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …

Sedentary behaviour—put simply, too much sitting, as a distinct concept from too little
exercise—is a novel determinant of cardiovascular risk. This definition provides a …

Background Most population-based studies from Latin America have used questionnaires to
measure physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB). Low reliability and validity of …

Health literacy is an essential social determinant of health and has been associated with
positive health outcomes. While many sources of health information are widely available …

Latin America is experiencing a significant epidemiological and nutritional transition, with a
trend toward higher incidence of food-related chronic diseases. In this context, Lifestyle …

Background Emerging evidence suggests neighborhood greenness is associated with
physical activity; however, the sitting-specific associations with multi-source greenness …

Background Active transportation is a crucial sort of physical activity for developing
sustainable environments and provides essential health benefits. This is particularly …

Socioeconomic inequalities in physical (in) activity and sedentary behaviours are key
mediators in obesity and health socioeconomic inequalities. Considering the high and …

Worldwide studies of physical activity and sedentary time have historically under-
represented low-and middle-income countries due to the lack of surveillance data. The …

Background: To estimate the prevalence of different physical activity (PA) domains and
sitting time (ST), and to analyze the association with sociodemographic indicators. Methods …