Risk 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Reference category. | ||||
| †Adjusted for age, body height, body mass index, smoking, consumption of alcohol, systolic blood pressure, treatment for hypertension, total serum cholesterol, duration of sporting activities, and level of education. | ||||
| Men | ||||
| Unadjusted hazard rate ratio (95% CI) | 1.00 | 0.95 (0.70 to 1.29) | 0.97 (0.73 to 1.28) | 1·04 (0.71 to 1.54) |
| Adjusted hazard rate ratio† (95% CI) | 1.00 | 1.01 (0.74 to 1.38) | 0.97 (0.72 to 1.32) | 1.09 (0.72 to 1.64) |
| Women | ||||
| Unadjusted hazard rate ratio (95% CI) | 1.00 | 0.74 (0.46 to 1.18) | 0.67 (0.42 to 1.07) | 1.02 (0.32 to 3.24) |
| Adjusted hazard rate ratio† (95% CI) | 1.00 | 0.74 (0.45 to 1.22) | 0.73 (0.45 to 1.19) | 1.15 (0.36 to 3.70) |