The combined effect of physical activity and sedentary behavior on subclinical atherosclerosis: a cross-sectional study among Mexican Americans

The combined effect of physical activity and sedentary behavior on subclinical atherosclerosis: a cross-sectional study among Mexican Americans

Abstract Background Physical activity and sedentary behavior are considered independent risk factors for chronic disease. However, we do not fully understand their interrelation with key health outcomes such as subclinical atherosclerosis. This study examines the combined effects of sedentary behavi...

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Main Authors: Timothy J. Walker, Natalia I. Heredia, MinJae Lee, Susan T. Laing, Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, Joseph B. McCormick, Belinda M. Reininger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Sedentary behavior
Atherosclerosis
Carotid intima-media thickness
Carotid plaque
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6439-4

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