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Sedentary Behavior and Sleep Problems: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Yan Yang¹, Jong Cheol Shin², Dongying Li³

¹Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Freer Hall 461A, 906 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA. yanyang5@illinois.edu.

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|November 11, 2016

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Prolonged sedentary behavior increases the risk of insomnia and sleep disturbance. This systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the link between prolonged sitting and sleep problems, urging further research into causal impacts.

Keywords:

Meta-analysis Sedentary behavior Sleep problems Systematic review

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Public Health
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Behavioral Science

Background:

Sedentary behavior, defined by low energy expenditure during sitting or reclining, is a recognized independent health risk.
Growing evidence suggests a link between lifestyle factors and sleep quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and meta-analyze existing literature on the association between sedentary behavior and sleep problems.
To identify specific sleep issues linked to sedentary lifestyles.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases.
Methodological quality of included studies was assessed, and pooled estimates were calculated using meta-analysis.
Subgroup analyses explored variations based on sedentary behavior types, measurement methods, age groups, and study quality.

Main Results:

The meta-analysis of 16 studies revealed a significant association between sedentary behavior and increased risk of insomnia (POR=1.176) and sleep disturbance (POR=1.381).
No significant associations were found between sedentary behavior and daytime sleepiness or poor sleep quality.
Subgroup analyses indicated consistent findings across different sedentary behavior types, measures, and age groups, with study quality being a potential moderator.

Conclusions:

The current literature suggests a link between prolonged sedentary behavior and elevated risks of insomnia and sleep disturbance.
Further research, particularly experimental studies with extended follow-up, is needed to establish long-term causal relationships between sedentary behavior and sleep problems.