Active commuting and work ability: A cross-sectional study of chicken meat industry workers in Thailand

There is ample evidence regarding positive health effects of cycling or walking to work (active commuting [AC]). However, little known about the AC on ability. Therefore, we examined 422 Thai chicken meat industry workers who assessed their current ability (CWA) compared lifetime best by assigning scores ranging from 0 10. The CWA was between active and non-active commuters using linear regression, cumulative distributions, quantile regression. Overall, 46 (11%) were commuters. average score 8.2 (standard deviation, 1.3; range, 4–10). It higher 0.5 units (95% confidence interval: 0.2–0.8) in Cumulative distributions showed among throughout scale, with greatest difference (one unit) at 8–9. This benefit persisted after adjustments observed 33rd, 50th, 67th percentiles but not lower than aforementioned ones. model-predicted for selected combinations personal work-related factors up two In conclusion, have better potential may be limited good Relevance industry: Since a necessary daily activity most working population, offer great produce health. should encouraged included promotion programs national organizational levels.