Is occupational physical activity associated with mortality in UK Biobank?

Matthew PearceTessa StrainKatrien WijndaeleStephen J SharpAlexander MokSoren Brage

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2021)

Jobs classified as higher levels of OPA may not be as active as reported, or the types of physical activity performed in those jobs are not health-enhancing. Irrespective of OPA category or employment status, non-occupational physical activity appears to provide health benefits.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health
healthcare
body mass index
mental health
health information
sleep quality
cardiovascular events
health promotion
cross sectional
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
climate change
risk assessment