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28 July 2016

2947 GB adults surveyed

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A new study has found that sitting in an office for 8 hours a day increases the risk of premature death by up to 60%. The scientists who conducted the study said that an hour's exercise over each work day would counteract the risks. How often, if at all, do you do at least an hours exercise a day?

Conducted 28 July 2016

YouGov surveyed 2947 GB adults

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A new study has found that sitting in an office for 8 hours a day increases the risk of premature death by up to 60%. The scientists who conducted the study said that an hour's exercise over each work day would counteract the risks. How often, if at all, do you do at least an hours exercise a day?

Conducted 28 July 2016

YouGov surveyed 2947 GB adults

By:
12%
27%
28%
29%
4%

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