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Why is sitting too much bad for you? - Coggle Diagram
Why is sitting too much bad for you?
Why?
Weight Issues
Hips and back problems
Legs and gluteals problems
Increased risk of anxiety and depression
Increased risk of cancer
Increased risk of heart disease
Increased risk of diabetes
Can lead to varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis
How long?
LOW risk indicates sitting less than 4 hours per day
MEDIUM risk indicates sitting 4 to 8 hours per day.
HIGH risk indicates sitting 8 to 11 hours per day.
VERY HIGH risk indicates sitting more than 11 hours per day.
Other Consequences
slows the metabolism
affects our ability to regulate blood sugar and blood pressure
weakens physical ability/fitness
leads to poor heart health
weaker muscles and bones
Physical inactivity contributes to over three million preventable deaths worldwide each year
Factors that influence sitting
little to no sleep
watching television
desk job/school
comfort