title: [Sedentary behaviour in Denmark is growing and is a possible independent risk factor].
abstract: The average amount of time spent sedentary is considerable among all age groups in Denmark and evidence points toward an increasing trend. Based on the current scientific research, sedentary behaviour can be viewed as an independent risk factor for many non-communicable diseases and premature mortality. TV viewing is the most pervasive and common form of sedentary behaviour during leisure time and there is substantial evidence for a detrimental health effect of prolonged TV viewing time. At present, there is insufficient evidence to quantify an upper limit for total sedentary time.
authors.affiliation: Institut for Folkesundhed - Idræt, Aarhus Universitet, Dalgas Avenue 4, 8000 Aarhus C. ko@idraet.au.dk.
authors.forename: Kristian
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Overgaard
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gjerndrup Aagaard
authors.forename: Anders
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grøntved
authors.forename: Karina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.forename: Inger Katrine
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Dahl-Petersen
authors.forename: Mette
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aadahl
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D055686:Metabolic Equivalent; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D013690:Television / Q000706:statistics & numerical data