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)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdolescent BehaviorBody CompositionBody Mass IndexCardiovascular DiseasesChildChild BehaviorEducational StatusHealth BehaviorHealth StatusHealth Status IndicatorsHumansInterpersonal RelationsMetabolic SyndromeMortalityObesityPhysical FitnessQualitative ResearchRisk FactorsSedentary BehaviorSelf ConceptTelevision