New research from the journal BMC Public Health suggests that coffee consumption may significantly lower the risk of death among individuals who sit for prolonged periods. This study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) between 2007 and 2018, involving over 10,000 adults. The findings revealed that noncoffee drinkers who sit for at least six hours daily are nearly 1.6 times more likely to die from all causes compared to coffee drinkers who sit for less than six hours. The study also highlighted demographic differences, noting that sedentary individuals are more likely to be white, non-Hispanic, and have higher education levels, along with larger waist circumferences and higher body mass indices. Conversely, coffee drinkers tend to be older, more educated, and predominantly non-Hispanic white. With 945 deaths recorded over a 13-year follow-up period, 284 of which were due to cardiovascular disease, the study underscores that the increased death risk linked to prolonged sitting is only significant for noncoffee drinkers. Researchers call for further investigation into coffee's complex compounds to better understand its potential health benefits.
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