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Katriina T. Kukkonen-Harjula
Publications - 2
Citations - 409
Katriina T. Kukkonen-Harjula is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Work (electrical) & Occupational safety and health. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 329 citations.
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Workplace interventions for reducing sitting at work
Nipun Shrestha,Katriina T. Kukkonen-Harjula,Jos Verbeek,Sharea Ijaz,Veerle Hermans,Soumyadeep Bhaumik +5 more
TL;DR: A large number of people are employed in sedentary occupations and physical inactivity and excessive sitting at workplaces have been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and all-cause mortality, so the effectiveness of workplace interventions to reduce sitting at work compared to no intervention or alternative interventions was evaluated.
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The Impact of Obesity in the Workplace: a Review of Contributing Factors, Consequences and Potential Solutions.
Nipun Shrestha,Zeljko Pedisic,Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko,Katriina T. Kukkonen-Harjula,Veerle Hermans +4 more
TL;DR: There is convincing evidence that shift work increases the risk of obesity, while most studies did not show a significant association between sedentary work and obesity.