Sedentarism: The Effects of Internet Use on Human Obesity in the United States

    Authors

    J. Matusitz;J. McCormick

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Soc. Work Public Health

    Keywords

    Health; Internet use; obesity; sedentarism; United States; BODY-MASS INDEX; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; CHILDHOOD OBESITY; MEDIA USE; HEALTH BEHAVIORS; CHILDREN; OVERWEIGHT; ADDICTION; WEIGHT; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Social Work

    Abstract

    This paper analyzes the impact of Internet use on human obesity in the United States. The United States is facing a skyrocketing obesity epidemic among adults and children. The authors hypothesize that the more individuals use the Internet, the more they increase their risks of becoming obese. The explanation is that Internet use may cause sedentarism, which refers to decreased energy expenditure or, simply, physical inactivity. Sedentarism, in turn, may increase obesity.

    Journal Title

    Social Work in Public Health

    Volume

    27

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    250

    Last Page

    269

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000304877400005

    ISSN

    1937-1918

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