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A study was conducted where one-hundred and seven truck drivers were involved in answering a survey on the major musculoskeletal pain over twelve months, the results showed that eighty percent suffered from lower back pain (Senthanar & Bigelow, 2018). This can be attributed to long periods of sitting, posture, as well as undiagnosed medical conditions. The extended hours of sitting come with a cluster of healthcare conditions encompassing high blood sugar levels, poor cholesterol levels, excess belly fat, and high blood pressure. As per Dr. Edward Laskowski, the risk of dying from cancer and cardiovascular diseases increases with prolonged periods of sitting (Sitting Risks, 2022).
References:
Senthanar, S., & Bigelow, P. L. (2018b). Factors associated with musculoskeletal pain and discomfort among Canadian truck drivers: A cross-sectional study of worker perspectives. Journal of Transport & Health, 11, 244–252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2018.08.013
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting? (2022, July 13). https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005
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