This infographic examines sedentary lifestyle health issues. From online nursing program Nursing@Georgetown, 'Sitting or Standing, You're at Risk' explains how both sitting and standing for long periods of time (four hours or more a day) can have a negative impact on your physical health. Unfortunately, many full-time professionals are at risk regardless of how intensive their fitness regime is outside of the office.
Possible ailments and sedentary lifestyle health issues you could encounter include neck and shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, heart disease, obesity and flat feet. There is a 54% increase in risk for adults who sit most of the day to die from a heart attack. Nurses, teachers, waiters, hairdressers, barbers, drivers, administrative assistants, writers, editors, computer software and IT professionals are common occupations affected.
Sedentary Health Charts
This Work-Focused Infographic Looks at Sedentary Lifestyle Health Issues
Trend Themes
1. Sedentary Lifestyle Health Issues - Opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions to combat the negative effects of sitting and standing for long periods of time.
2. Physical Health Risks - Companies can explore disruptive innovations aimed at addressing specific health issues like neck and shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, heart disease, obesity, and flat feet.
3. Occupational Health Impact - There is a need for disruptive innovations that mitigate the health risks associated with common sedentary occupations like nursing, teaching, driving, and administrative work.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare and Wellness - Opportunity for healthcare and wellness industries to develop products and services that promote physical activity and combat sedentary lifestyle health issues.
2. Ergonomics - There is potential for innovative ergonomics solutions in industries like furniture design, office equipment manufacturing, and workspace optimization.
3. Occupational Safety and Health - Opportunity for occupational safety and health industries to provide solutions that address the occupational health impact of sedentary lifestyles.