The association between commuter cycling and sickness absence

Hendriksen, Ingrid J.M.; Simons, Monique; Garre, Francisca Galindo; Hildebrandt, V.H.

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.05.007

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“…This result is similar to that reported in Australia (19%) but lower than that found in the Netherlands (27.2%) 4,18 . The prevalence of using a bicycle for transportation (11.2%) was similar to that found in other studies in Brazil 11,31 ; however, the prevalence was lower than in European cities (prevalence 39.7% to 67.5%) 4,16 . This difference may be attributed to environmental and social characteristics that can encourage or inhibit bicycling.…”

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“…Despite these benefits, the use of the bicycle for transportation and leisure is low, both in highincome countries 7,8 and in low-and middleincome countries 9,10 . In Brazil, an estimated 8 to 16% of adults commute by bicycle 11 , a prevalence similar to that of Canada 7,12,13 and Australia 8 but lower than in European countries 14,15,16 . The use of the bicycle in leisure time is one of the five most common forms of physical activity among Brazilian adults 17 .…”

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Personal and behavioral factors associated with bicycling in adults from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil

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Personal and behavioral factors associated with bicycling in adults from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil

2014

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“…Research on the associations between active travel and health has focused on physical health outcomes (Amlani and Munir, 2010) including major diseases and mortality (Jarrett et al, 2012; Laverty et al, 2013) and overall well-being (Martin et al, 2014). Specifically, cycling as a means of active travel is associated with reduced absence at work due to any form of sickness (Hendriksen et al, 2010). The more often people cycle to work and the longer the distance traveled, the lower the absenteeism.…”

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“…The more often people cycle to work and the longer the distance traveled, the lower the absenteeism. In other words, cycling to work not only contributes to employee health, it may also result in a financial benefit for the employer (Hendriksen et al, 2010). …”

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Active Commuting: Workplace Health Promotion for Improved Employee Well-Being and Organizational Behavior

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Nilsson

2017

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Objective: This paper describes a behavior change intervention that encourages active commuting using electrically assisted bikes (e-bikes) for health promotion in the workplace. This paper presents the preliminary findings of the intervention’s impact on improving employee well-being and organizational behavior, as an indicator of potential business success.Method: Employees of a UK-based organization participated in a workplace travel behavior change intervention and used e-bikes as an active commuting mode; this was a change to their usual passive commuting behavior. The purpose of the intervention was to develop employee well-being and organizational behavior for improved business success. We explored the personal benefits and organizational co-benefits of active commuting and compared these to a travel-as-usual group of employees who did not change their behavior and continued taking non-active commutes.Results: Employees who changed their behavior to active commuting reported more positive affect, better physical health and more productive organizational behavior outcomes compared with passive commuters. In addition, there was an interactive effect of commuting mode and commuting distance: a more frequent active commute was positively associated with more productive organizational behavior and stronger overall positive employee well-being whereas a longer passive commute was associated with poorer well-being, although there was no impact on organizational behavior.Conclusion: This research provides emerging evidence of the value of an innovative workplace health promotion initiative focused on active commuting in protecting and improving employee well-being and organizational behavior for stronger business performance. It considers the significant opportunities for organizations pursuing improved workforce well-being, both in terms of employee health, and for improved organizational behavior and business success.

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“…Zum einen zeigen epidemiologische Daten, dass beispielsweise das Fahrradfahren zur Arbeit nachgewiesenermaßen zu einem reduzierten Sterblichkeitsrisiko [1] und einem geringeren Absentismus führt [10]. Des Weiteren senkt Treppensteigen während der Arbeitszeit das kardiovaskuläre Risikoprofil [2].…”

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