Older adults (over 65) who sit for more than 8 hours a day have a much higher risk of dying from any cause compared to younger adults who sit the same amount - about 69% higher risk.

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Association of daily sitting time and coffee consumption with the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality among US adults

Score: 52

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18515-9

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