Sedentary behaviour and chronic disease

Hamlin, Michael J.; Paterson, Adrian M.
Abstract
Can sedentary behaviour be considered a cultural maladaptation? Michael Hamlin and Adrian Paterson, both of Lincoln University, New Zealand, compare current physical activity patterns with those of our hunter-gatherer ancestors to investigate.
Keywords
sedentary behaviour; Public Health; Humans; Chronic Disease; Energy Intake; Culture; Sedentary Lifestyle; Sedentary Behavior
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1117 Public Health and Health Services
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2014-05-01
Type
Journal Article
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913914530843
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Hamlin, M., & Paterson, A. (2014). Sedentary behaviour and chronic disease. Perspectives in Public Health, 134(3), 131-132.