Research
Adherence
There is moderate evidence that sedentary behavior is associated with the incidence of endometrial, colon, and lung cancer, but insufficient evidence to determine if bout length or breaks in sedentary behavior are associated with health outcomes.
Sedentary behavior is linked to higher rates of colon, lung, and endometrial cancer. While we don't yet know if 'breaking up' sitting time helps, reducing your total sitting time is a prudent step for cancer prevention.
GoodSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Moderate evidence indicated sedentary behavior is associated with incident endometrial, colon and lung cancer. Evidence was insufficient to determine if bout length or breaks in sedentary behavior are associated with health outcomes.
Why this rating
Graded as 'moderate' evidence for cancer incidence.
Source
Sedentary Behavior and Health: Update from the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
Peter T. Katzmarzyk et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2019
Meta-analysis · 15 studiesCited 628×
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