The Deadly Effects
of Sitting for Over
6 Hours a Day Whether it be at work or in
front of the TV, sitting for longer
than six hours is considered
prolonged sedentary behavior. It is projected to put 1.4 billion
people worldwide at risk
for chronic diseases. A study at Queens University
Belfast found that prolonged
sedentary behavior was the cause
of a number of issues in the U.K. It was responsible for 16.9% of
type two diabetes cases and 4.9%
of cardiovascular disease cases. It also may be behind 7.5% of
lung cancers, 9% of colon cancers
and 8% of endometrial cancers. Attempts to treat patients
with these conditions cost
the U.K. an estimated £762
million between 2016 and 2017. Sedentary behavior was also
associated with over 69,000
deaths in the U.K. in 2016. Incorporating small amounts
of movement into the day,
such as a lunchtime walk,
can reduce the risks. Walking, dancing or gardening
for as little as 10 minutes a
day is associated with an 18%
reduced risk of death.

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