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Is "sitting the new smoking"?

Numerous articles appeared in the media warning of the dire consequences of prolonged workplace sitting. Headlines have stated dramatic comments such as, “Your Chair Is Killing You!”, “Sitting for Hours Can Shave Years Off Life”, or “The Most Dangerous Thing You’ll Do All Day (Is sit in a chair)”. These headlines accompany language that often implies that sitting is bad for you, you should avoid seated work at all costs, and you should stand when working.

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