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Table 2 Pooled estimates from meta-analysis of studies for change in each CVD risk outcome

From: Effect of workplace physical activity interventions on the cardio-metabolic health of working adults: systematic review and meta-analysis

OutcomeNumber of studiesMean differenceConfidence intervalHeterogeneity
Body weight (kg)16-2.61[−3.89, − 1.33]94%
Body mass index (kg/m2)19-0.42[−0.69, − 0.15]89%
Waist circumference (cm)13-1.92[−3.25, −0.60]92%
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)16−1.73[−4.25, 0.79]93%
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)15−1.73[−4.25, 0.79]93%
Total cholesterol (mg/dl)11−3.75[−9.84, 2.33]86%
HDL cholesterol (mg/dl)120.54[−1.13, 2.20]88%
LDL cholesterol (mg/dl)10−3.25[−8.00, 1.51]75%
Triglycerides (mg/dl)80.62[−4.82, 6.06]55%
Blood glucose (mg/dl)10−3.14[−6.47, 0.20]94%
  1. Estimates highlighted in bold indicate the effect sizes that were statistically significant