Who is at risk of chronic disease? Associations between risk profiles of physical activity, sitting and cardio-metabolic disease in Australian adults.

CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the importance of both sufficient physical activity and low sitting time for cardio-metabolic health. Implications for Public Health: Primary prevention focus should consider physical activity and reduced sitting time as well as provision of relevant advice for cardio-metabolic health. PMID: 27960249 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27960249?dopt=Abstract

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - December 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Engelen L, Gale J, Chau JY, Hardy LL, Mackey M, Johnson N, Shirley D, Bauman A Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research