TY - BOOK ID - 32073902 TI - Sedentary Behaviour Epidemiology AU - Leitzmann, Michael F. AU - Jochem, Carmen. AU - Schmid, Daniela. PY - 2018 SN - 3319615521 3319615505 PB - Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Sedentary behavior KW - Inactivity, Physical KW - Physical inactivity KW - Health aspects. KW - Complications. KW - Statistics. KW - Health promotion. KW - Epidemiology. KW - Biostatistics. KW - Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences. KW - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. KW - Human behavior KW - Statistical methods. KW - Medicine. KW - Clinical sciences KW - Medical profession KW - Human biology KW - Life sciences KW - Medical sciences KW - Pathology KW - Physicians KW - Diseases KW - Public health KW - Statistical analysis KW - Statistical data KW - Statistical methods KW - Statistical science KW - Mathematics KW - Econometrics KW - Health Workforce KW - StatisticsĀ . KW - Health promotion programs KW - Health promotion services KW - Promotion of health KW - Wellness programs KW - Preventive health services KW - Health education KW - Biological statistics KW - Biology KW - Biometrics (Biology) KW - Biostatistics KW - Biomathematics KW - Statistics UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:32073902 AB - This book addresses the origins, determinants and magnitude of the global problem of sedentary behaviour, along with concise yet in-depth solutions for tackling it. As a consequence of major technological advances in modern society, many people find themselves in environments characterized by prolonged sedentary behaviour. Although inadequate exercise has long been known to cause adverse health consequences, sedentary behaviour has recently emerged as a risk factor for the development of numerous chronic diseases and health conditions. Building on the contributions of leading experts in the field, this book presents current knowledge about sedentary behaviour, its medical and public health significance, its correlates and determinants, measurement techniques, and recommendations for addressing this behaviour at the individual, community, environmental, and policy level. Applying a cross-disciplinary methodology, the book avoids considering physical activity and sedentary behavior as a single continuum, which potentially hampers progress in confronting widespread levels of sedentariness. Rather, the book helps readers better understand how sedentary and physically active behavior co-occur and how the two behaviours have distinct contributing factors. Building on the contributions of distinguished international experts in the field, this thorough resource is a valuable asset and challenges professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners alike to adopt new strategies and expand their reach. ER -