Sedentariness and physical activity of children at school is an occupational health issue

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Sedentariness and physical activity of children at school is an occupational health issue

Background Sedentary behaviour, light activity and moderate or vigorous physical activity are linked to major chronic diseases in adults. For adult workers, occupational activity contributes substantially to overall exposure. Despite considerable concern about the activity profiles of school childre...

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Main Authors:	Straker, Leon, Abbott, R.
Format:	Conference Paper
Published:	Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. (HFESA) 2013
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2795

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