Sedentary behaviour and bone health in children, adolescents and young adults: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Sedentary behaviour (SB) is increasing in Western societies and some studies suggest a deleterious effect of SB on bone. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the association between SB and bone health in children, adolescents and young adults. Electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Science Citation Index) were searched for relevant articles up to January 9, 2017. Studies were included when results on bone health (e.g. strength, mass and structure) and either subjectively (questionnaires) or objectively (accelerometry) measured SB were reported in healthy participants ≤24 years. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts for eligibility, rated methodological quality and extracted data. Seventeen observational studies were included. Several studies tha

SUBMITTER: Koedijk JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5550522 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature