Diabetologia November 2012 PMID 22890825

Sedentary time in adults and the association with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and death: systematic review and meta-analysis.

E G Wilmot, C L Edwardson, F A Achana, M J Davies, T Gorely, L J Gray, K Khunti, T Yates, S J H Biddle

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Discussions predominantly support the article’s findings, with posts citing specific data such as a 112% increased risk of diabetes and a 147% increased risk of cardiovascular events, emphasizing the health dangers of sedentary lifestyles. The tone varies from factual sharing to alarmist warnings like 'Excess Sitting Can Kill You,' indicating a high level of concern and potential influence on public health perceptions.

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Most posts emphasize the risks of sedentary behavior, highlighting increases in risks for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, showing strong consensus.

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Some discussions delve into explaining the research findings and implications, though a few posts primarily share statistics without deeper analysis.

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Posts suggest that the research reinforces and raises awareness about sitting as a significant health risk, which could influence attitudes and behaviors.

Abstract in brief

  • Sedentary behavior is common in modern society and is associated with increased risks of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mortality according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  • The study analyzed data from 18 research studies involving nearly 800,000 participants and found that higher sedentary time significantly raises the risk of developing diabetes (about 12%), cardiovascular events (about 15%), and increases the chances of death from all causes and specifically from cardiovascular issues.
  • The strongest and most consistent link was between sedentary behavior and diabetes, with evidence suggesting that reducing sedentary time could help lower the risk of these health problems.]

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High amount of sedentary behavior - sitting, basically - is associated with 2x the risk of diabetes and 2.5x risk of cardiovascular events, compared to low time spent sedentary. https://t.co/OXyWqTTc6M

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In a meta-analysis of 18 studies, the highest levels of sedentary behavior were associated with 112% ⬆️ risk of diabetes 147% ⬆️ risk of cardiovascular disease 90% ⬆️ risk of cardiovascular mortality 47% ⬆️ risk of all-cause mortality https://t.co/zZnNxh55dF

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High amount of sedentary behavior - sitting, basically - is associated with 2x the risk of diabetes and 2.5x risk of cardiovascular events, compared to low time spent sedentary. https://t.co/OXyWqTTc6M

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Sedentary time vs diabetes, cardiovascular disease, death (18-study 794,577-adult systematic review & meta-analysis) — Greatest sedentary time vs lowest: +112% diabetes +147% cardiovascular events +90% cardiovascular mortality +49% all-cause mortality https://t.co/kcDlt2cveU

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In a meta-analysis of 18 studies, the highest levels of sedentary behavior were associated with 112% ⬆️ risk of diabetes 147% ⬆️ risk of cardiovascular disease 90% ⬆️ risk of cardiovascular mortality 47% ⬆️ risk of all-cause mortality https://t.co/zZnNxh55dF

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