Trends in Sedentary Behavior Among the US Population, 2001-2016

Abstract

IMPORTANCE Prolonged sitting, particularly watching television or videos, has been associated with increased risk of multiple diseases and mortality. However, changes in sedentary behaviors over time have not been well described in the United States. OBJECTIVE To evaluate patterns and temporal trends in sedentary behaviors and sociodemographic and lifestyle correlates in the US population. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A serial, cross-sectional analysis of the US nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among children aged 5 through 11 years (2001-2016); adolescents, 12 through 19 years (2003-2016); and adults, 20 years or older (2003-2016). EXPOSURES Survey cycle. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Prevalence of sitting watching television or videos for 2 h/d or more, computer use outside work or school for 1 h/d or more, and total sitting time (h/d in those aged Ն12 years). RESULTS Data on 51 896 individuals (mean, 37.2 years [SE, 0.19]; 25 968 [50%] female) were analyzed from 2001-2016 NHANES data, including 10 359 children, 9639 adolescents, and 31 898 adults. The estimated prevalence of sitting watching television or videos for 2 h/d or more was high among all ages (children,

Temporal Trends and Recent Correlates in Sedentary Behaviors among Chinese Adults from 2002 to 2010–2012

“…Considering that leisure time SB are more likely to be consciously reduced relative to occupational SB, we also calculated the proportion of leisure time SB over 3 h/d (high leisure sedentary time, HLST), which was examined to be associated with increased mortality regardless of PA in some studies [22,23]. Because of the lack of quantitative guideline for SB time, the time of total SB, leisure time SB and occupational SB was divided into several levels (<2 h/d, 2-4 h/d, 4-6 h/d and >8h/d for total and occupational SB; <1 h/d, 1-3 h/d, 3-5 h/d and >7 h/d for leisure time SB) and the changes in distribution of them were described, which can be comparable with other studies [10,24].…”

“…The study provides a comprehensive look at SB among Chinese adults for the period 2002-2012. There was a slight increase of total SB time in Chinese adults, which was smaller compared with the US adults during the period of 2007-2016 (from 5.5 h/d to 6.4 h/d) [10,11], and was similar with the adults in Mexico City from 2006 to 2015 (from 3.6 h/d to 3.8 h/d) [14]. The proportion of total SB time over 4 h/d increased by 12.4% among adults in China, while in Queensland Australia the proportion over 3 h/d increased from 40.8% to 46.0% during the period of 2002-2008 [9], and in Mexico City the proportion over 7 h/d increased from 13.7% (2006) to 14.8% (2015) [14].…”

“…There is fewer data on temporal trends in SB among adults when compared to PA. There were studies from the USA [9][10][11], Australia [12,13], Mexico [14], Denmark [15], and parts of China [16,17]. Most studies indicated an increasing trend in SB, but the increase values and rates were different.…”

Handgrip strength is associated with suicidal thoughts in men: Cross‐sectional analyses from NHANES

“…Participants provided written informed consents, and study procedures were approved by the National Center for Health Statistic's research ethics review board. 22 We extracted and aggregated data on suicidal thoughts, handgrip strength, and other characteristics from NHANES cycles 2011-2012, and 2013-2014. The present sample was restricted to adults aged 20 years or older.…”

Association of Hot Tea Consumption with Regional Adiposity Measured by Dual‐Energy X‐Ray Absorptiometry in NHANES 2003‐2006

“…Physical activity level was defined by whether one participated in moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity in the past 30 days or not. We used TV watching time and computer use time to reflect the sedentary behaviors . Comorbidity was identified by self‐reports of the following six highly prevalent excess adiposity–associated chronic conditions: hypertension, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart diseases, osteoarthritis, stroke, and diabetes .…”