Accumulation Quote by Bernardino Ramazzini
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“...those who sit at their work and are therefore called 'chair workers,' such as cobblers and tailors, suffer from their own particular diseases ... [T]hese workers ... suffer from general ill-health and an excessive accumulation of unwholesome humors caused by their sedentary life ... so to some extent counteract the harm done by many days of sedentary life. On the association between chronic inactivity and poor health. Ramazzini urged that workers should at least exercise on holidays”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Morbis Artificum Diatriba, 1700
Sedentary work leads to health problems; regular exercise, especially on days off, mitigates these risks.
In simple terms: Sitting too much harms health; exercise helps.
Key Takeaway
Incorporate movement breaks and holiday activity into work routines.
Themes
health
workplace wellness
sedentary lifestyle
Mood
concerned
pragmatic
encouraging
Type
advice
health
occupational
When to use this quote
- office jobs
- factory work
- remote work
- daily routines
Key Concepts
occupational medicine
preventive health
humoral theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple activities can workers do during short breaks?
- How can employers promote active habits?
A Different Perspective
Exercise alone may not fully counteract long‑term inactivity effects.
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