A sedentary lifestyle leads to chronic diseases

Scientists say, the more time we spend in a seated position, the higher the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and cancer.

The more you sit, the higher the risk of chronic diseases

Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of nutrition, University of Kansas, together with colleagues from the University of Western Sydney, George and Emma Gregory Colt, conducted research to find out how a sedentary lifestyle effects on health.

 

The study involved 63,048 men aged 45-65 years, all of the Australian state of New South Wales.

 

Participants reported finding experts on the presence or absence of these various chronic diseases, as well as on the amount of time each day they spend in a seated position. After that, they were divided into 4 groups: 1) those who sat less than 4 hours per day, 2) from 4 to 6 hours, 3) from 6 to 8 hours, 4), 8 and more hours.

 

 

A comparison of the health status of men from the 1st and 2nd group found that those who spend in a seated position 4-6 hours a day, it is much more likely to report the presence of chronic diseases - cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

 

It should also be noted that people who reported that they spend sitting, at least 6 hours a day, most of whom had diabetes.

 

"We saw a steady stepwise increase in the risk of developing chronic diseases, depending on how much time a person spends in a sitting position. The more time a person sits, the higher the risk of developing chronic diseases. Had the highest risk among those who sit more than 8 hours per day "- said Rosenkranz.

 

At risk are both office workers and truck drivers, according to experts. They also stress that education, height and weight, age, income, body mass index does not matter. To be healthy and avoid chronic disease need to spend more time in traffic and less sitting.

 

Also note that the study focused on men, because they have a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

 

The study is published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Earlier, the researchers concluded that sedentary work does irreparable harm to the health of the kidneys.