Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Korea
In Korea, a person with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a person with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 is classified as severely obese. Central obesity is defined as a waist circumference ≥90 cm for Korean men and ≥85 cm for Korean women. Recent epidemiologic data show that the prevalence...
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Korean Diabetes Association
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| description | In Korea, a person with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a person with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 is classified as severely obese. Central obesity is defined as a waist circumference ≥90 cm for Korean men and ≥85 cm for Korean women. Recent epidemiologic data show that the prevalence of severe obesity and metabolic syndrome is steadily increasing. These epidemics increased morbidity and mortality of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity-related cancers such as breast, colorectal, and other cancers in Korea. Decreased physical activity, increased fat and alcohol consumption, heavy smoking, and stress/depressed mood are the primary modifiable life-style risk factors for Koreans. Recently, public health interventions to encourage life-style changes have shown promising results in reducing the prevalence of severe obesity and metabolic syndrome. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2276ec7595534ef4a292c7defee3205b2022-12-22T01:05:14ZengKorean Diabetes AssociationDiabetes & Metabolism Journal2233-60792233-60872011-12-0135656156610.4093/dmj.2011.35.6.5612647Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in KoreaSang Woo OhIn Korea, a person with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a person with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 is classified as severely obese. Central obesity is defined as a waist circumference ≥90 cm for Korean men and ≥85 cm for Korean women. Recent epidemiologic data show that the prevalence of severe obesity and metabolic syndrome is steadily increasing. These epidemics increased morbidity and mortality of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity-related cancers such as breast, colorectal, and other cancers in Korea. Decreased physical activity, increased fat and alcohol consumption, heavy smoking, and stress/depressed mood are the primary modifiable life-style risk factors for Koreans. Recently, public health interventions to encourage life-style changes have shown promising results in reducing the prevalence of severe obesity and metabolic syndrome.http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-35-561.pdfCut-pointDefinitionInterventionLifestyleMetabolic syndromeObesityPrevalenceRisk factor |
| spellingShingle | Sang Woo Oh Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Korea Diabetes & Metabolism Journal Cut-point Definition Intervention Lifestyle Metabolic syndrome Obesity Prevalence Risk factor |
| title | Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Korea |
| title_full | Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Korea |
| title_fullStr | Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Korea |
| title_full_unstemmed | Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Korea |
| title_short | Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Korea |
| title_sort | obesity and metabolic syndrome in korea |
| topic | Cut-point Definition Intervention Lifestyle Metabolic syndrome Obesity Prevalence Risk factor |
| url | http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-35-561.pdf |
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