istumatyössä
Istumatyössä, or sedentary work, refers to jobs and tasks that require prolonged sitting rather than standing or moving about. The term is commonly used in Finland to describe desk-based occupations where the main activity is computer work, administrative duties, data entry, programming, accounting, and similar roles. While these tasks are essential in many economies, they typically involve long periods with limited physical movement.
Health effects associated with istumatyössä include an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity,
Workplace factors influence risk levels. Duration of uninterrupted sitting, ergonomic quality of the workstation, and psychosocial
Prevention and management focus on ergonomic and behavioral measures. Ergonomic adjustments—an adjustable chair, properly positioned monitor,