Direct healthcare costs of sedentary behaviour in the UK.
Leonie HeronCiaran O'NeillHelen McAneneyFrank KeeMark A TullyPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2019)
In this conservative estimate of direct healthcare costs, prolonged sedentary behaviour causes a considerable burden to the NHS in the UK. This estimate may be used by decision makers when prioritising healthcare resources and investing in preventative public health programmes.