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The physical activity paradox: six reasons why occupational physical activity (OPA) does not confer the cardiovascular health benefits that leisure time physical activity does

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017
Physical activity (PA) is well documented to improve health. However, this documentation is restricted to leisure time physical activity (LTPA; eg, sports, recreation and transportation). Increasing evidence shows that occupational physical activity (OPA)
A. Holtermann, N. Krause, A. J. van der Beek, L. Straker   +3 more
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Women's experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study [PDF]

, 2008
This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright © 2008 Informa Plc.Purpose. To understand the meanings of art-making among a group of women living with the occupational constraints and ...
Prior, S, Reynolds, F, Vivat, B
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Risk of cancer and longest‐held occupations in Japanese workers: A multicenter hospital‐based case‐control study

Cancer Medicine, 2019
Objectives Little is known about the risk of developing various cancers according to occupation and occupational physical activity. Methods Using nationwide clinical inpatient data (1984‐2017) in Japan, we undertook a multicentered, matched case‐control ...
Rena Kaneko, Masayoshi Zaitsu, Yuzuru Sato, Yasuki Kobayashi   +3 more
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Autonomous Ride-Sharing Services in the United States: A Scoping Review of Policies, Implementation, Performance and Market Penetration

Future Transportation
Autonomous ride-sharing services (ARSS) offer promise in enhancing transportation, improving access for underserved populations, and addressing road safety by mitigating human error.
Isabelle Wandenkolk, Sherrilene Classen, Audrey Williams   +2 more
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Basic Activity of Daily Living Evaluation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Do-Eat Washy Adaption Preliminary Psychometric Characteristics

Children, 2023
This preliminary study aims to demonstrate the reliability and validity of the adapted Do-Eat Basic activities of daily living (BADL) assessment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants were 53 children ages 6–10 years: 17 diagnosed
Hana Levy-Dayan, Naomi Josman, Sara Rosenblum   +2 more
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Relationships of occupational and non-occupational physical activity to abdominal obesity [PDF]

International Journal of Obesity, 2011
Physically active occupations may protect against the risk of abdominal obesity.This study assessed the interaction between non-occupational physical activity (NOA) (leisure-time, transport and domestic activity) and occupational activity (OA) in relation to abdominal obesity.A total of 3539 adults over the age of 20, with no work limitations, employed
J A, Steeves, D R, Bassett, D L, Thompson, E C, Fitzhugh   +3 more
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Device-measured physical activity, sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health and fitness across occupational groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2019
BackgroundWith approximately 8 hours of one’s waking day spent at work, occupational tasks and environments are important influencers on an individual’s physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours.
Stephanie A. Prince, Cara G. Elliott, Kyle Scott, S. Visintini, J. Reed   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Department of Veterans Affairs’ Transportation System: Stakeholder Perspectives on the Current and Future System, Including Electric Autonomous Ride-Sharing Services

World Electric Vehicle Journal
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) transportation system plays an important role in ensuring access to transportation services for veterans, particularly those in rural or underserved areas. However, concerns remain regarding the effectiveness of
Isabelle Wandenkolk, Sandra Winter, Nichole Stetten, Sherrilene Classen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational sitting and weight status in a diverse sample of employees in Midwest metropolitan cities, 2012–2013 [PDF]

, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Few studies have examined the association between occupational sitting and body mass index (BMI). There is a particular lack of evidence among diverse populations.
Brownson, Ross C, Hipp, J. Aaron, Marx, Christine M, Yang, Lin   +3 more
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Physical Activity, Inactivity, and Sedentary Behaviors: Definitions and Implications in Occupational Health

Frontiers in Public Health, 2018
Based on the increasing evidence linking excessive sedentary behaviors and adverse health outcomes, public health strategies have been developed and constantly improved to reduce sedentary behaviors and increase physical activity levels at all ages ...
D. Thivel, A. Tremblay, P. Genin, S. Panahi, D. Rivière, M. Duclos   +5 more
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