Journal article
Systematic review of sedentary behaviour and health indicators in school-aged children and youth
Abstract
Accumulating evidence suggests that, independent of physical activity levels, sedentary behaviours are associated with increased risk of cardio-metabolic disease, all-cause mortality, and a variety of physiological and psychological problems. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review is to determine the relationship between sedentary behaviour and health indicators in school-aged children and youth aged 5-17 years. Online databases …
Authors
Tremblay MS; LeBlanc AG; Kho ME; Saunders TJ; Larouche R; Colley RC; Goldfield G; Gorber SC
Journal
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Vol. 8, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1186/1479-5868-8-98
ISSN
1479-5868
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdolescent BehaviorBody CompositionBody Mass IndexCardiovascular DiseasesChildChild BehaviorEducational StatusHealth BehaviorHealth StatusHealth Status IndicatorsHumansInterpersonal RelationsMetabolic SyndromeMortalityObesityPhysical FitnessQualitative ResearchRisk FactorsSedentary BehaviorSelf ConceptTelevision