Factors influencing the recommended amount of physical activity and sedentary behavior among company workers in Japan

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  • 勤労者における推奨身体活動量および座位行動に影響を与える要因
  • キンロウシャ ニ オケル スイショウ シンタイ カツドウリョウ オヨビ ザイ コウドウ ニ エイキョウ オ アタエル ヨウイン

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<p>Objective: To elucidate the factors associated with the recommended amount of physical activity and sedentary behavior, by confirming the fulfilment status of physical activity recommended to promote the maintenance of health and physical activity and to reduce sedentary behavior among company workers.</p><p>Method: In this cross-sectional study, bone density tests and questionnaire surveys were conducted for 567 company workers aged 20 to 59 years old. The amount of physical activity and sitting time were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-version. The recommended amount of physical activity was evaluated using the 2013 guidelines for physical activity for promoting health. Moreover, to comprehend the related factors, the workers were asked about their demographic factors, lifestyle, and health status.</p><p>Results: The proportion those fulfilling the recommended amount of physical activity was 52.0%. The recommended amount of physical activity was found to be positively associated with being male, lower sitting time in a day, higher bone density, and a predominantly standing posture while working. The lower sitting time was found to be positively associated with being over 50 years of age, lower income, manufacturing profession, and predominantly standing posture while working.</p><p>Conclusion: This study confirmed the association of fulfillment status of the recommended amount of physical activity and sitting time with age, income, bone density, and manufacturing profession among company workers. Considering these factors, intervention measures should be taken for them to promote recommended amounts of physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior.</p>

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