Centre of Research Excellence on Sitting Time and Chronic Disease Prevention – Mechanisms, Measurement and Interventions [ 2013 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Neville Owen (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Genevieve Healy ,  Prof Anna Timperio ,  Prof Bronwyn Kingwell ,  Prof David Dunstan
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Brief description Australian research has identified serious health consequences arising from the 7 to 10 hours of daily sitting that most people do, especially in relation to ‘diseases of inactivity’ – type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and breast and colon cancer – that are an unwelcome burden on individuals, families and health systems. This new research examines the practical feasibility and the preventive-health benefits of changing children’s and adults’ sitting time in schools, workplaces and the home environment.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,657,873.90

Funding Scheme Centres of Research Excellence

Notes Centre of Research Excellence - Population Health