Occupational sitting time and risk of all-cause mortality among Japanese workers

OBJECTIVES: Prolonged sitting is a health risk for cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality, independent of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Epidemiological evaluation of occupational sitting has received little attention, even though it may have a potential impact on workers’ health....

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shigeru Inoue, Yuko Odagiri, Manami Inoue, Norie Sawada, Shoichiro Tsugane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2015-11-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
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Online Access: https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3526