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No time for the gym? Housework and other non-labor market time use patterns are associated with meeting physical activity recommendations among adults in full-time, sedentary jobs

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  • Smith, Lindsey P.
  • Ng, Shu Wen
  • Popkin, Barry M.

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Physical activity and inactivity have distinct cardio-metabolic consequences, suggesting that combinations of activities can impact health above and beyond the effects of a single activity. However, little work has examined patterns of non-labor market time activity in the US population, particularly among full-time employees in sedentary occupations, who are at increased risk of adverse health consequences associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Identification of these patterns, and how they are related to total physical activity levels, is important for developing effective, attainable physical activity recommendations among sedentary employees, who typically have less time available for exercise. This is especially the case for low-income employees who face the highest time and financial barriers to achieving physical activity goals.

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  • Smith, Lindsey P. & Ng, Shu Wen & Popkin, Barry M., 2014. "No time for the gym? Housework and other non-labor market time use patterns are associated with meeting physical activity recommendations among adults in full-time, sedentary jobs," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 120(C), pages 126-134.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:120:y:2014:i:c:p:126-134
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.09.010
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