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Body mass index trajectories among the Canadian workforce and their association with work environment trajectories over 17 years.

Kathleen G DobsonMahée Gilbert-OuimetCameron A MustardPeter M Smith
Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2020)
Four BMI trajectories are present in the Canadian workforce; all trajectories saw increased body weight over time. Declining physical exertion and lower decision authority in the work environment over time is associated with increased likelihood of being in overweight and obese trajectories.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • body mass index
  • body weight
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • weight gain