Obesity and metabolic syndrome in Korea

In Korea, a person with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m(2) is considered obese, and a person with a BMI ≥30 kg/m(2) 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 prevale...

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Published in:Diabetes & metabolism journal 2011, 35(6), 128, pp.561-566
Main Author: Oh, Sang Woo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cut-point
Definition
Intervention
Lifestyle
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Prevalence
Review
Risk factor
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Summary:In Korea, a person with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m(2) is considered obese, and a person with a BMI ≥30 kg/m(2) 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.
ISSN:2233-6079
2233-6087
DOI:10.4093/dmj.2011.35.6.561