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. 2015 Jan:70:1-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.10.029. Epub 2014 Nov 4.

Sedentary behaviour and health in children - evaluating the evidence

Mai Chinapaw  1 , Teatske Altenburg  2 , Johannes Brug  3
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Sedentary behaviour and health in children - evaluating the evidence

Mai Chinapaw et al. Prev Med. 2015 Jan.

Abstract

This commentary critically discusses the current evidence on the association between sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health in children as well as the methodologically issues that need to be addressed in order to advance this field. We conclude with recommendations for future research.

Keywords: Children; Health risk; Sedentary behaviour.

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