Incidence rates of atrial fibrillation or flutter according to sex specific physical activity during working hours; the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health Study
| Sedentary (predominantly sitting position) | Sedentary (predominantly standing position) | Light workload | Heavy workload | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | ||||
| Mean duration of follow up, days | 2071 | 2077 | 2097 | 2105 |
| Total number of person-years of follow up | 52387 | 22039 | 26511 | 10719 |
| Number of subjects with atrial fibrillation or flutter | 145 | 58 | 71 | 31 |
| Incidence rate per 10 000 person-years | 27.7 | 26.3 | 26.8 | 28.9 |
| Women | ||||
| Mean duration of follow up, days | 2123 | 2127 | 2132 | 2194 |
| Total number of person-years of follow up | 50004 | 26624 | 30533 | 2390 |
| Number of subjects with atrial fibrillation or flutter | 61 | 24 | 25 | 3 |
| Incidence rate per 10 000 person-years | 12.2 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 12.6 |