How far from the computer screen is it recommended to sit?

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Published on 2010-04-27T13:39:40Z Indexed on 2010/04/27 13:43 UTC
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I would like to know if there is any recommendations about how far from the computer screen it is good (healthy) to sit when I work in front of the computer long days. In an ergonomic perspective.

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