Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults
With increased computer usage amongst midlife and older adults, concerns are emerging with regards to the potential adverse health effects of computer use given the sedentary habits it may encourage. The current study aims to investigate the relationship between computer use and cardiovascular risk...
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| author | Meilan Hu Shu Fen Diong K.T.A. Sandeeshwara Kasturiratna Andree Hartanto |
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| description | With increased computer usage amongst midlife and older adults, concerns are emerging with regards to the potential adverse health effects of computer use given the sedentary habits it may encourage. The current study aims to investigate the relationship between computer use and cardiovascular risk in midlife and older adults. From the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States II: Biomarker Project (2004–2009) and the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS II), 2004–2006, we examined five cardiovascular risk biomarkers—high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein—in relation to self-reported general computer use frequency and computer use at work frequency. Our results show that general computer use frequency and computer use at work frequency were not significant predictors of any of the five cardiovascular risk biomarkers—HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein. However, our exploratory analysis showed that employment status significantly moderated the relationship between general computer use frequency and LDL cholesterol. Our study highlights the importance of a more nuanced approach to understanding the health implications of computer use and sedentary behaviour in general. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2db3cc690f974025aa2131ca8d1cc7b32025-08-20T02:49:41ZengElsevierComputers in Human Behavior Reports2451-95882024-12-011610050210.1016/j.chbr.2024.100502Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adultsMeilan Hu0Shu Fen Diong1K.T.A. Sandeeshwara Kasturiratna2Andree Hartanto3Corresponding author. Singapore Management University School of Social Sciences Level 4, 90 Stamford Road, 179873, Singapore; School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, SingaporeSchool of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, SingaporeSchool of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, SingaporeCorresponding author. Singapore Management University School of Social Sciences Level 4, 90 Stamford Road, 179873, Singapore.; School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, SingaporeWith increased computer usage amongst midlife and older adults, concerns are emerging with regards to the potential adverse health effects of computer use given the sedentary habits it may encourage. The current study aims to investigate the relationship between computer use and cardiovascular risk in midlife and older adults. From the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States II: Biomarker Project (2004–2009) and the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS II), 2004–2006, we examined five cardiovascular risk biomarkers—high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein—in relation to self-reported general computer use frequency and computer use at work frequency. Our results show that general computer use frequency and computer use at work frequency were not significant predictors of any of the five cardiovascular risk biomarkers—HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein. However, our exploratory analysis showed that employment status significantly moderated the relationship between general computer use frequency and LDL cholesterol. Our study highlights the importance of a more nuanced approach to understanding the health implications of computer use and sedentary behaviour in general.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451958824001350Computer useCardiovascular diseaseMidlife adultsOlder adultsTechnology useSedentary behaviour |
| spellingShingle | Meilan Hu Shu Fen Diong K.T.A. Sandeeshwara Kasturiratna Andree Hartanto Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults Computers in Human Behavior Reports Computer use Cardiovascular disease Midlife adults Older adults Technology use Sedentary behaviour |
| title | Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults |
| title_full | Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults |
| title_fullStr | Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults |
| title_short | Computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults |
| title_sort | computer use and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in midlife and older adults |
| topic | Computer use Cardiovascular disease Midlife adults Older adults Technology use Sedentary behaviour |
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