Sedentary lifestyle can lead to kidney disease

"Sedentary behaviour, which is not mere lack of moderate/vigorous physical activity, is likely an independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease," said study co-author Srini Beddhu, MD, of the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Beddhu along with Dominique Ferranti and other colleagues examined 5,873 adults in whom intensity and duration of physical activities were measured.

However, Beddhu said that it needs to be tested "whether sedentary behaviour affects the progression of chronic kidney disease, and thereby, increases the risk of end stage renal disease."

"Hence, interventions targeting sedentary behaviour to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease need to be conducted."

The study findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 from November 3-8 at the San Diego Convention Centre in California.