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. 2006 Feb;40(2):173–178. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.022327

Table 5 Adjusted* regression coefficients (unstandardised B) and 95% confidence intervals of days of sick leave by frequency and duration of moderate physical activity.

Moderate physical activity OBiN POLS
Frequency
0–2 days/week Reference Reference
3–4 days/week 0.34 (−0.44 to 1.13) 0.02 (−0.60 to 0.64)
5–6 days/week 0.33 (−0.43 to 1.10) −0.13 (−0.76 to 0.51)
7 days/week 0.53 (−0.23 to 1.28) −0.13 (−0.69 to 0.43)
Duration
0–29 min/day Reference Reference
30–59 min/day 0.22 (−0.71 to 1.15) 0.00 (−0.59 to 0.59)
60–89 min/day −0.49 (−1.46 to 0.48) 0.35 (−0.36 to 1.06)
⩾90 min/day −0.05 (−0.72 to 0.62) −0.14 (−0.71 to 0.43)

Analyses were conducted among a subpopulation of workers not meeting the vigorous intensity physical activity recommendation.

*Analyses were adjusted for age, sex, education level, body mass index, smoking status, and physical (in)activity during work.

OBiN, Ongevallen en Bewegen in Nederland (Injuries and Physical Activity in the Netherlands); POLS, Permanent Onderzoek LeefSituatie (Permanent Study Living Conditions).