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Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder: a global systematic review and meta‐analysis

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AuthorsDavy Vancampfort, Joseph Firth, Felipe Barreto Schuch, Simon Rosenbaum, James Mugisha, Mats Hallgren, Michel Probst, Philip B. Ward, Fiona Gaughran, Marc D. Binder, André F. Carvalho, Brendon Stubbs
JournalWorld Psychiatry
Year2017
DOI10.1002/wps.20458
Citations933

TL;DR

People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder) spend significantly more time being sedentary and less time being physically active than healthy individuals, highlighting a critical area for self-experimentation to improve overall health.

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This study was a comprehensive review and statistical analysis of existing research, aiming to understand the physical activity and sedentary behavior

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