From office jobs and long commutes to passive entertainment like
television and video games, humans are sitting more than ever.
Though lack of exercise has major health consequences, researchers
are now examining the additional and widespread health risk of the
simple act of sitting for extended periods. With research from
leading scientists, Sedentary Behavior and Health: Concepts,
Assessments, and Interventions presents evidence on sedentary
behavior, its apparent health risks, and suggestions on measuring
and altering this behavior. The highly respected international
author team provides an interdisciplinary review of current
research, examining scientific, public health, and broader social
questions about the implications of sedentary behavior. These
topics include humans' physiological predispositions, exacerbation
of current health conditions like obesity and diabetes, and the
design and ergonomics of offices and chairs. To examine the many
facets of this developing area of study, Sedentary Behavior and
Health is divided into five parts: * "Sedentary Behavior Concepts
and Context" reviews the physiology of sedentary behavior,
investigating current habits from the perspectives of evolution,
industrial engineering, and design. * "Sedentary Behavior and
Health" explores the relationship between sedentary behavior and
several major chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular
disease, and low-back pain. * "Measuring and Analyzing Sedentary
Behavior" explains research methods for understanding and measuring
sedentary behavior in order to recognize patterns and design
interventions. * "Sedentary Behavior and Subpopulations" covers
issues, risks, and behaviors in groups such as children, working
adults, older adults, and minorities. * "Changing Sedentary
Behavior" provides methods and recommendations for improvement with
environmental, social, community, worksite, and technology-based
interventions. Included in this groundbreaking text are learning
objectives, key concepts, and study questions to focus attention on
key issues and reinforce concepts. Reviews of the literature in the
field are presented, many with comparisons in table form, to
provide the full scope of research. Sidebars throughout the text
apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Inactivity is
mismatched with many aspects of humans' genetic makeup. While it is
becoming the new norm, the consequences of this behavior are
emerging as a public health threat. Sedentary Behavior and Health
will serve as a key reference for the rapidly emerging research
area of sedentary behavior.
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