Occupational physical activity and risk of all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality among adults in the USA: a national cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence on the health effects of occupational physical activity (OPA) remains inconsistent, and potential sex-based differences in physical activity outcomes are understudied. Our goal was to investigate the relationships between OPA and leisure time physical activity (LTPA), both separately and in combination, and the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality by sex.

Methods

Using data from the NHANES 2007-2018 database, the study involved 29 404 adults aged 20 years and older with OPA. Physical activity was assessed through the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, subjects were classified as inactive, insufficiently active, sufficiently active or highly active OPA. Mortality outcomes were determined by linking to the National Death Index

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699592 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature