In this review: Association of Sitting Time With Mortality and Cardiovascular Events in High-Income, Middle-Income, and Low-Income Countries (JAMA Cardiology, abstract only available for free)
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Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem
Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.
Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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