# Sedentary Health Charts This Work-Focused Infographic Looks at Sedentary Lifestyle Health Issues By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedentary-lifestyle-health-issues References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/372322/Infographic-The-Risks-Of-Excessive-Sitting-And-Standing-How-To-Counteract-Them/) & [online.nursing.georgetown.edu](http://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/sitting-or-standing-youre-at-risk-infographic/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckfit), [lower back pain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurasit), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare and Wellness:** Opportunity for healthcare and wellness industries to develop products and services that promote physical activity and combat sedentary lifestyle health issues. - **Ergonomics:** There is potential for innovative ergonomics solutions in industries like furniture design, office equipment manufacturing, and workspace optimization. - **Occupational Safety and Health:** Opportunity for occupational safety and health industries to provide solutions that address the occupational health impact of sedentary lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desk Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hability.md) - [Visualized Desktop Posture Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posturemonitoring-desk-accessory.md) - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Workday Wellness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskbreak.md) - [Health-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair.md) - [Dynamic Ergonomic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni.md) - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Motivational Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-desk-break.md) - [Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-ergonomic-office-chair.md)