Trends in Sedentary Behavior Among the US Population, 2001-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Prolonged sitting, particularly watching television or videos, has been associated with increased risk of multiple diseases and mortality. However, changes in sedentary behaviors over time have not been well described in the United States.

Objective

To evaluate patterns and temporal trends in sedentary behaviors and sociodemographic and lifestyle correlates in the US population.

Design, setting, and participants

A serial, cross-sectional analysis of the US nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among children aged 5 through 11 years (2001-2016); adolescents, 12 through 19 years (2003-2016); and adults, 20 years or older (2003-2016).

Exposures

Survey cycle.

Main outcomes and measures

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SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6487546 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature