The spend sitting more than six hours a day increases the risk of mortality especially in the case of women. Washington (EFE) .- The spend sitting more than six hours a day increases the risk of mortality especially in the case of women, something that does not change even if they do physical exercise after the sedentary period, says a new study.
The study, which appears on the website of the American Cancer Society, 123 216 people followed over a period of 14 years.
The researchers concluded that women who claimed to spend more than six hours sitting per day were 37 percent more likely to die during the study period (1993-2006) than those who remained seated for less than three hours.
In the case of sedentary men mortality risk was 18 percent higher. These percentages remained virtually unchanged when incorporated physical activity level.
Of course, the no exercise complicates things even more, as women and men who are more time sitting and are less physically active have a 94 and 48 percent more likely to die than those who are most active.
Sitting, the study says, suppresses the hormones that regulate the production of triglycerides and cholesterol, which in turn can trigger heart problems.
“Sitting for long periods have an impact on health and shortens life even if you’re active,” he told The New York Post Alpa Patel, lead author of the study.
“Whether you’re in an office or on a sofa, sitting for long periods is dangerous,” added Patel.
The report emphasizes that sedentary individuals to rise from his chair in the office or at home often and walk even if only for a while.