TY - JOUR
T1 - Sedentary behaviors and obesity in a low-income, ethnic-minority population
AU - Shuval, Kerem
AU - Leonard, Tammy
AU - Murdoch, James
AU - Caughy, Margaret O.
AU - Kohl, Harold W.
AU - Skinner, Celette Sugg
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Background: Numerous studies have documented adverse health effects from prolonged sitting and TV viewing. These sedentary pastimes are linked to increased risk for obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors. No studies, however, have examined these associations specifically in low-income, minority communities in the US. Methods: This cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted in South Dallas, TX. Multivariable ordered logistic regression models were used to examine the association between sedentary behaviors (self-report) and measures of objectively assessed obesity (BMI, waist circumference). Results: Among a low-income, ethnic-minority population, there were independent and significant associations between higher levels of sitting time, computer use, and transit time with elevated BMI (P < .05). Elevated waist circumference was also linked to increased sitting time, computer use, and transit time, yet without statistical significance. Conclusions: Increased time spent in passive-leisure activities is a risk marker for obesity in this population.
AB - Background: Numerous studies have documented adverse health effects from prolonged sitting and TV viewing. These sedentary pastimes are linked to increased risk for obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors. No studies, however, have examined these associations specifically in low-income, minority communities in the US. Methods: This cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted in South Dallas, TX. Multivariable ordered logistic regression models were used to examine the association between sedentary behaviors (self-report) and measures of objectively assessed obesity (BMI, waist circumference). Results: Among a low-income, ethnic-minority population, there were independent and significant associations between higher levels of sitting time, computer use, and transit time with elevated BMI (P < .05). Elevated waist circumference was also linked to increased sitting time, computer use, and transit time, yet without statistical significance. Conclusions: Increased time spent in passive-leisure activities is a risk marker for obesity in this population.
KW - African Americans
KW - BMI
KW - Sitting
KW - Urban population
KW - Waist circumference
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M3 - Article
C2 - 22398752
AN - SCOPUS:84872188530
SN - 1543-3080
VL - 10
SP - 132
EP - 136
JO - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
JF - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
IS - 1
ER -