Comparison of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior between Work in Office and Work From Home
A Self-controlled Study
Tomonaga, Ryo MD, MOH; Watanabe, Yuya MD, PhD; Jiang, Ying PhD; Nakagawa, Toru MD, PhD; Yamato, Hiroshi MD, PhD
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 66(4):p 344-348, April 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000003061
This study revealed that working from home decreases workers’ energy expenditure, as they spend more time sitting and less time standing and walking. These findings may provide an important perspective that working from home might elevate long-term risks of health conditions such as noncommunicable diseases and mental health disorders.
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What was examined?
A three-axis accelerometer was used to investigate whether physical activity and sedentary behavior changed between work in office and work from home during the 2022–2023 period when teleworking became more established.
Who was investigated?
The survey was conducted with white-collar employees from a large-scale manufacturing company that encourages telecommuting.
Why is this relevant?
Increased physical activity and decreased sedentary behavior are beneficial to health. Changes in these behaviors during the workday, and if these are not sufficient, may lead to health problems in the long term.
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