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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Technological advancements have increased mechanization, leading to more sedentary behaviors and a global health concern known as sedentarism.
  • Sedentarism involves habitual low-energy expenditure activities (≤1.5 metabolic equivalents), such as prolonged sitting or screen time, contributing to a shift from active to deskbound lifestyles.
  • Excessive sitting, particularly over 7 hours daily, is associated with significant increases in all-cause mortality, independent of physical activity levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight sedentarism as a major emerging risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially in adults.
  • To emphasize the urgent need for collective action to address the public health crisis posed by sedentarism.
  • To call for policymakers and public health professionals to reach a consensus on ending sedentarism and promoting active lifestyles.

Main Methods:

  • This paper is a review, synthesizing existing literature on sedentarism and its health impacts.
  • It analyzes the link between sedentary behaviors and the rising incidence of chronic diseases.
  • The review discusses the implications of prolonged sitting on mortality rates.

Main Results:

  • Sedentarism is identified as a leading cause of major chronic health problems worldwide, including obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer.
  • Prolonged sitting (>7 h/d) is associated with a 5% increase in all-cause mortality per additional hour spent sitting.
  • The review underscores the transition towards increasingly sedentary lifestyles due to technological advancements.

Conclusions:

  • There is an urgent need for global action to mitigate the public health crisis of sedentarism.
  • Effective management strategies for excessive sedentary behaviors and the promotion of active lifestyles are essential for all age groups.
  • Policymakers and public health professionals must collaborate to establish consensus and implement resolutions to combat sedentarism.