The standing desk is having a moment among office workers, but not everyone needs to stand more at work.
A study published Thursday in the latest issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report finds that many U.S. workers are already active on the job.
Researchers analyzed the 2015 National Health Interview Survey — the most recent data available — and found that two-thirds of employed adults reported frequent standing at work. Food service workers; employees in farming, fishing and forestry; and cleaning and maintenance staffers were most likely to report frequent standing.
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