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Adults' sedentary behavior determinants and interventions.

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An ecologic model of sedentary behaviors is described, highlighting the behavior settings construct and the multiple levels of determinants of prolonged sitting time, which are likely to operate in distinct ways in these different contexts.
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This article is published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine.The article was published on 2011-08-01. It has received 743 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Sedentary lifestyle & Behavior settings.

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Sedentary behavior research network (SBRN) - terminology consensus project process and outcome

TL;DR: It is hoped that the definitions resulting from this comprehensive, transparent, and broad-based participatory process will result in standardized terminology that is widely supported and adopted, thereby advancing future research, interventions, policies, and practices related to sedentary behaviors.
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Sedentary Time and Its Association With Risk for Disease Incidence, Mortality, and Hospitalization in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

TL;DR: This meta-analysis quantitatively evaluated the association between sedentary time and health outcomes independent of physical activity participation among adult populations to encompass the range of outcomes associated with sedentary behaviors among different populations or settings and variations in the operational definition of leisure-time sedentary behavior.
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Sedentary Time and Its Association With Risk for Disease Incidence, Mortality, and Hospitalization in Adults

TL;DR: In this article, a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between physical activity and risk for disease and illness, and found that physical activity has many health-enhancing benefits, but it may not be enough to reduce the risk for diseases and illnesses.
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Sedentary Behavior and Health Outcomes: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

TL;DR: It is shown that sedentary behavior may be an important determinant of health, independently of physical activity, however, the relationship is complex because it depends on the type of sedentarybehavior and the age group studied.
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Health behavior and health education : theory, research, and practice

TL;DR: There are evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for most major behavioral health risks, including tobacco use, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, risky drinking, and diabetes management and there are parallel research-based guidelines for the health care system changes and policies needed to assure their delivery and use.
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