ArticleThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2020
Sedentary behaviour surveillance in Canada: trends, challenges and lessons learned.
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- Sedentary Behaviors, Light-Intensity Physical Activity, and Healthy Aging.JAMA network open · 2024Article
- Sedentary time at school and work in Canada.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2024Article
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- Associations between sedentary behavior and health and the moderating role of physical activity in young people within a cross-sectional investigation.Preventive medicine reports · 2023Article
- Causal relationship between leisure sedentary behaviors and low back pain risk: a Mendelian randomization study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundHistorical changes in the nature of sedentary activities have been observed in other countries, but it is not clear if similar trends exist in Canada. It is also unclear how changes in the measurement of sedentary behaviour affects national estimates. Our objective is to document all sources and measures of sedentary behaviour from Canadian, nationally representative surveys, and report on selected estimates of time spent in sedentary activities. Lessons learned can benefit the wider international surveillance community.
methodsWe describe and document all data sources of sedentary behaviour at the national level in Canada, and report on selected prevalence data from repeated cross-sectional surveys. We summarize amounts of total device-assessed sedentary time and self-reported sedentary activities (e.g., passive travel, leisure television, computer, video games, screen, and reading) by age group over time.
resultsNineteen national surveys were identified. Changes in questions and/or response categories precluded direct assessment of trends over time for some measures; however, certain trends were observed. Accelerometer-measured sedentary time, leisure reading (among those < 50 years) and television/video viewing in younger age groups have remained relatively stable (with a possible slight decline in television/video viewing). Time spent in passive travel and leisure computer and electronic device use appears to have increased. Television and video viewing appears to have increased in older adults while their leisure reading appears to have fallen.
conclusionsChanges in measurement of sedentary behaviour can affect estimates and reduce comparability over time. Total leisure screen use appears to have increased over time, reflecting the ways in which Canadians spend their free time and technological advances. The main public health message is the need for continued efforts to reduce leisure screen use, especially among youth and older adults.
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