Comparative Observation of Body Mass Index among Adults in Korea and Japan
Background: Obesity is a major public health problem that is causally related to serious medical conditions. In this study, the public health implications of obesity based on body mass index (BMI) with anthropometric measures among adults in the Republic of Korea and Japan in 2019 were compared....
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doaj-5c4f0c63868046b1a199412283b4fe7d2021-08-27T06:03:07ZengAerospace Medical Association of KoreaHanggong uju uihakoeji1738-25482713-99722021-08-013124550https://doi.org/10.46246/KJAsEM.210010Comparative Observation of Body Mass Index among Adults in Korea and JapanMyeong-Jin Lee0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0466-6996Young-Hoon Chae1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4078-8555Won-Chang Lee2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5522-2378Young Hwan Kwon3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9901-7280Otemae College of Nutrition, Osaka, JapanKonkuk UniversityKonkuk UniversityAeromedical Center, Korean Air, Seoul, KoreaBackground: Obesity is a major public health problem that is causally related to serious medical conditions. In this study, the public health implications of obesity based on body mass index (BMI) with anthropometric measures among adults in the Republic of Korea and Japan in 2019 were compared. Methods: A simple cross-section, nationally representative of the raw data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2019 between Korea and Japan were used. We analyzed the data of those categorized as obese with a BMI of ≥25 kg/ m2 according to the World Health Organization Expert Consultation. Results: The average values of BMI based on body height and body weight among males and females in Korea were 24.6±0.08 and 23.3±0.09, respectively; those in Japan were 23.9±0.08 and 22.6±0.08, respectively. The measured anthropometric values were obviously higher in Korean than in Japan (P<0.01). The prevalence rates (PRs) of obesity by sex in Korea were 41.4% among males and 27.3% females; those in Japan were 32.5% among males and 22.0% among females. The statistically significant results showed that the total obesity rate was higher in males than in females in both countries (P<0.01). The PRs of obesity in Korea were 41.4% in males and 27.3% in females; those in Japan were 32.5% in males and 22.0% in females. The statistically significantly PR of total obesity among Korean adults was greater than that among Japanese adults (P<0.01). Conclusion: The PR of obesity in Korea relative to that in Japan showed a gradually increasing trend. Obesity is a major problem, especially in the pilot group. Reducing the prevalence of obesity among pilots is important for reducing in-flight medical incapacitation and ensuring flight safety. Obesity management is necessary to prevent obesity-related diseases and promote pilot health.obesitybody mass indexsexkoreajapan |
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Comparative Observation of Body Mass Index among Adults in Korea and Japan |
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Comparative Observation of Body Mass Index among Adults in Korea and Japan |
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Comparative Observation of Body Mass Index among Adults in Korea and Japan |
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Comparative Observation of Body Mass Index among Adults in Korea and Japan |
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Comparative Observation of Body Mass Index among Adults in Korea and Japan |
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comparative observation of body mass index among adults in korea and japan |
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Aerospace Medical Association of Korea |
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Hanggong uju uihakoeji |
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Background: Obesity is a major public health problem that is causally related to
serious medical conditions. In this study, the public health implications of obesity
based on body mass index (BMI) with anthropometric measures among adults in the
Republic of Korea and Japan in 2019 were compared.
Methods: A simple cross-section, nationally representative of the raw data from the
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2019 between Korea and Japan
were used. We analyzed the data of those categorized as obese with a BMI of ≥25 kg/
m2 according to the World Health Organization Expert Consultation.
Results: The average values of BMI based on body height and body weight among
males and females in Korea were 24.6±0.08 and 23.3±0.09, respectively; those in
Japan were 23.9±0.08 and 22.6±0.08, respectively. The measured anthropometric
values were obviously higher in Korean than in Japan (P<0.01). The prevalence rates
(PRs) of obesity by sex in Korea were 41.4% among males and 27.3% females; those
in Japan were 32.5% among males and 22.0% among females. The statistically
significant results showed that the total obesity rate was higher in males than in
females in both countries (P<0.01). The PRs of obesity in Korea were 41.4% in males
and 27.3% in females; those in Japan were 32.5% in males and 22.0% in females. The
statistically significantly PR of total obesity among Korean adults was greater than that
among Japanese adults (P<0.01).
Conclusion: The PR of obesity in Korea relative to that in Japan showed a gradually
increasing trend. Obesity is a major problem, especially in the pilot group. Reducing
the prevalence of obesity among pilots is important for reducing in-flight medical
incapacitation and ensuring flight safety. Obesity management is necessary to prevent
obesity-related diseases and promote pilot health. |
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