Background: Work is associated with physical activity (PA) levels and sedentary behaviours (SB). Purpose: This study aims to determine the level of PA, SB, and the association with health outcomes of the employed population, according to the 2017 National Health Survey for different types of occupations. Methods: The sample was n=2024 subjects; 49.7% are women, and 88% from urban areas. The working population was defined as subjects who reported working for income in the last 12 months. PA and SB were obtained from the GPAQ reported in the survey. Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis, and Chi-square tests were used. Logistic regresi��n were used in the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Results: 71.7% was classified as sufficiently active, 25.1% reported an SB >=4 hours/day, with no differences within sex. The Total PA was P50=125 RIQ=23-381 min/day. By PA domain was: Travel P50=20 RIQ=0-60 min/day, Work P50=0 RIQ=0-257 min/day and Leisure time P50=0 RIQ=0-13 min/day. For SB P50=120 RIQ=60-300 min/day. Cardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus reported less time of PA of leisure time p The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, Vol. 14 No. 3 (2021): Proceedings from the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress
