Different associations of stay-at-home exposure with changes in body mass index and cardiometabolic factors depending on occupational physical activity: a longitudinal quasi-experimental design

Employees whose daily energy expenditure relies on job-related physical activity are especially susceptible to weight gain and blood pressure elevations during forced work interruptions. Business continuity plans should embed tailored countermeasures-such as structured exercise programs and phased returns to on-site duties-to safeguard metabolic health during future operational disruptions.