Sedentary behavior, defined as low-intensity activities in a supine, reclined, or seated posture, have become a ubiquitous aspect of contemporary societies. Leading international public health authorities, including the World Health Organization, have recently recognized the importance of sedentary behavior in relation to health outcomes, including cardiometabolic diseases, quality of life, and mental health. The recent pandemic has pushed majority of the world to spend extended periods of time confined to their homes and accelerated the sedentary lifestyle in wider population. However, sedentary behavior as a scientific field is nascent and we are currently far-removed from policy to guide sedentary behavior interruption strategies, as reflected by the lack of specificity in current movement guidelines, i.e., “limit the amount of time spent sedentary”.
This Research Topic is interested in articles examining sedentary behavior in the context of its evolution, biological plausibility for associations with health outcomes, interruption interventions, and implementation through to policy. We also invite studies across different age groups which have switched to reduced physical activity and more sedentary routines during COVID-19 pandemic. Of particular interest are articles focusing on diversity, including sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and disabilities. The Topic Editors welcome various types of articles, such as original research, methodology articles, and review articles. The focused collection in this research topic will be a useful tool to assist practitioners and policymakers in the development of population specific health education plan and behavior interventions, for return to healthier life after pandemic and in preparation of future events.
Themes of interest:
Historical Context
Evolutionary Biology
Epidemiology
Interactions with other health behaviors
Mechanistic pathways
Systems physiology
Clinical upcomes
Population characteristics, including sex and race/ethnic difference
Reduced physical activity during pandemic
Interventions
Implementation science
Policy.
Sedentary behavior, defined as low-intensity activities in a supine, reclined, or seated posture, have become a ubiquitous aspect of contemporary societies. Leading international public health authorities, including the World Health Organization, have recently recognized the importance of sedentary behavior in relation to health outcomes, including cardiometabolic diseases, quality of life, and mental health. The recent pandemic has pushed majority of the world to spend extended periods of time confined to their homes and accelerated the sedentary lifestyle in wider population. However, sedentary behavior as a scientific field is nascent and we are currently far-removed from policy to guide sedentary behavior interruption strategies, as reflected by the lack of specificity in current movement guidelines, i.e., “limit the amount of time spent sedentary”.
This Research Topic is interested in articles examining sedentary behavior in the context of its evolution, biological plausibility for associations with health outcomes, interruption interventions, and implementation through to policy. We also invite studies across different age groups which have switched to reduced physical activity and more sedentary routines during COVID-19 pandemic. Of particular interest are articles focusing on diversity, including sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and disabilities. The Topic Editors welcome various types of articles, such as original research, methodology articles, and review articles. The focused collection in this research topic will be a useful tool to assist practitioners and policymakers in the development of population specific health education plan and behavior interventions, for return to healthier life after pandemic and in preparation of future events.
Themes of interest:
Historical Context
Evolutionary Biology
Epidemiology
Interactions with other health behaviors
Mechanistic pathways
Systems physiology
Clinical upcomes
Population characteristics, including sex and race/ethnic difference
Reduced physical activity during pandemic
Interventions
Implementation science
Policy.
