Workplaces where prolonged sitting during work is a risk factor in Europe in 2019

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Catalina Espinosa,
Sep 2, 2024
In 2019, almost 75 percent of enterprises surveyed in Slovenia reported that prolonged sitting presented a risk factor in the workplace. Prolonged sitting can be linked to many health problems and is particularly prevalent in office workers. Across the EU, the average share of workplaces with prolonged sitting amounted to 60.8 percent.

Share of workplaces with a risk factor of prolonged sitting in Europe as of 2019, by country

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Release date

May 2020

Region

Europe

Survey time period

2019

Number of respondents

45,420 respondents

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Question was worded in the source as: "Depending on the type of work there are different types of risks and dangers. Please tell me for each of the following risk factors whether it is present or not in your workplace, regardless of whether it is currently under control and of the number of employees it affects. Prolonged sitting." Establishments surveyed came from the following industries:
'Construction, waste management, water and electricity supply.'
'Manufacturing.'
'Trade, transport, food/accommodation, recreation activities.'
'IT, Finance, Real estate, and other technical scientific or personal service activities.'
'Public administration.'
'Education.'
'Human health and social work activities.'

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