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There is a very convincing one where they compare health outcomes of bus drivers, who sit all day, and conductors. London transport workers study -- coronary h
by felixbraun 10y ago
There is a very convincing one where they compare health outcomes of bus drivers, who sit all day, and conductors.
London transport workers study -- coronary heart disease and physical activity of work: http://www.epi.umn.edu/cvdepi/study-synopsis/london-transport-workers-study/ http://www.epi.umn.edu/cvdepi/study-synopsis/london-transpor...
- erydo 10y agoDevil's advocate: Wouldn't a person who prefers sitting be more likely to keep a job as a driver rather than conductor? An unhealthy person might think, "Ugh, I'd have to be on my feet all day." And a healthy person may not see that as a major negative.
- marknutter 10y agoNot everyone can be so choosey about the job they get
- dllthomas 10y agoBut some can, and maybe it's enough to impact the study. Or maybe not.