| Physical Activity Among Canadian Workers : Trends 2001 - 2006 (ISBN 1-895724-49-X) |
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The report provides a synopsis of the current situation in Canada that is relevant to policy and decision-makers in designing initiatives to reduce physical inactivity among Canadians in the workplace. |
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This section looks at
body mass index, overall health status and chronic conditions, life satisfaction and self reported mental health, and general stress and work related stress by region, province, age, sex, education, household income, marital status, community size, and activity level. |
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Health profile of Canadian workers |
(PDF: 580 KB / 16 pages) |
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List of topics |
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Body mass index |
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Overall health status and chronic conditions |
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Life satisfaction and self reported mental health |
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General stress |
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Work related stress |
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Perceived barriers and benefits |
(PDF: 1016 KB / 17 pages) |
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This section looks at
reported barriers to being active and beliefs about the work-related benefits of physical activity such as recruitment and turnover, absenteeism, and workplace injury, by workplace characteristics such as the size and type of workplace, and by employee characteristics, including province, age and sex, household income, education, marital status, community size, activity level, profession, industry, and company size. |
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List of topics |
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Barriers to being active |
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Potential influence on recruitment and turnover |
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Beliefs about work-related benefits of physical activity |
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Absenteeism |
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Workplace injury, illness, and stress |
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Encouragement for physical activity |
(PDF: 572 KB / 15 pages) |
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This section looks at
employer attitude and support for physical activity, fitness instruction or counselling at work and soft supports by workplace characteristics such as the size and type of workplace, and by employee characteristics, including province, age and sex, household income, education, marital status, community size, activity level, profession, industry, and company size. |
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Employer attitude and support for physical activity |
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Support for physical activity at work |
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Fitness information at work |
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Soft supports for activity |
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Fitness opportunities |
(PDF: 1 MB / 25 pages) |
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This section looks at
sports teams and physical activity clubs, offering on site facilities and nearby places, programming, and fitness testing along with amenities such as the provision of showers, change rooms, bicycle racks, and stairs, and the management of and access to fitness opportunities by age and sex, region, education and household income levels, marital status, community size, physical activity levels, and by employment characteristics such as the type of work, employment sector, and company size. |
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List of topics |
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Stair climbing at work |
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Occasional opportunities at work |
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Opportunities for physical activity near work |
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Fitness facilities at work |
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Amenities at work to support activity |
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Fitness programs at work |
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Fitness instruction or counselling at work |
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Management of facilities and programs |
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Who can access facilities? |
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When fitness facilities can be used |
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Detailed tables |
(PDF: 856 KB / 77 pages) |
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References |
(PDF: 152 KB / 5 pages) |
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Complete report |
(PDF: 3.8 MB / 170 pages) |
