title: [Sedentariness and absenteeism in the work setting].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To study the absenteeism in regard to sex, age and physical inactivity in the work setting.
  
  
  METHODS
  Frequency, duration, cost and causes of absenteeism are studied in relation physical activity as a regular behaviour. Relative risk and its 95 % confidence intervals are estimated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Respiratory diseases are the first cause of sick leaves. Absenteeism is higher in women. RR 1 ,65 (CI 95 % 1,53-1,77), is associated to age RR 1,25 (CI 95% 1,12-1,38) and to sedentariness RR 2,17 (IC 95 % 1,72-2,73).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Physical inactivity increases the rate and duration of absenteeism This fact has unfavourable implications for all: the worker, the institution and the society.Programs aimed at promoting physical activity in the work setting are strategic options in occupational health.
authors.affiliation: Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia. elkmartz@guajiros.udea.edu.co
authors.forename: Elkin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Martínez-López
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Saldarriaga-Franco
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D016001:Confidence Intervals; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors