The Dangers of Decreased Physical Activity: Abdominal Obesity and Health Risks

There is no work, so my activity level has decreased… Risks such as heart, blood sugar, fatty liver, etc.

Posted on 26.02.2024 15:00 Posted on 26.02.2024 15:00 Modified on 26.02.2024 11:33 Views 358

Ji-gwan Sang-deok (far right) from the movie “Pamyo” has a swollen belly. The primary diagnostic criterion for abdominal obesity in domestic men is a waist circumference of 90 cm (about 36 inches) or more. [사진=영화 ‘파묘’ 스틸컷]In the movie ≪Pamyo≫, district official Sang-deok (played by Choi Min-sik) is clearly obese and has a big belly. Ji-gwan is a job that determines the good and bad of a house or grave according to the famous Feng Shui theory.

Sangdeok, who appears to be in his late 60s, was the best geomancy master of his time and traveled to famous places in the country’s eight provinces. However, lately, work has kind of stopped, so during the day I just sit and drink. Then, when he was assigned a ‘big job’, he resumed his usual activities: due to abdominal obesity, walking became difficult and he quenched his thirst by carrying a bottle of water in his hand.

As in the case of Sangdeok, if your level of physical activity decreases compared to before and you drink alcohol frequently, there is a high probability of becoming obese. In particular, for men after middle age, lack of activity is a major cause of abdominal obesity.

According to the results of the National Health and Nutrition Survey, the standard of abdominal obesity among domestic men increased from 27.6% in 2011 to 40.7% in 2021. Among men over the age of 19, abdominal obesity it is mainly diagnosed if the waist circumference is more than 90 cm (about 36 inches).

According to a report from the Korea Agency for Disease Control and Prevention, although there are differences depending on health behavior and age in both men and women, the prevalence of abdominal obesity was high in cases such as smoking, consumption of high risk alcohol, lack of strength training, time spent sitting for more than 8 hours a day and excessive energy intake. In men, the prevalence of abdominal obesity was higher in office workers and high-risk drinkers of all ages. By age, smoking and lack of strength training for those aged 19 to 39, and lack of strength training for those aged 40 to 59, excessive intake of fat and sitting for more than 8 hours a day have contributed to the increase in the prevalence of abdominal obesity.

Body fat in the human body largely exists in the form of subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Excess calories are converted into fat and stored in the skin layer and internal organs for emergency use. In men, excess calories are converted into fat, which is stored mainly in the abdomen. In women, before menopause, due to the influence of female hormones, fat is usually present under the skin in the buttocks, thighs, lower abdomen and breast area. Then, after menopause, when the protective effect of female hormones disappears, it accumulates in the form of visceral fat in the abdomen, just like in men.

Abdominal obesity not only significantly diminishes physical appearance, but also causes various health problems. There are three main things to consider.

First of all, it puts a strain on the heart. This is because in the process of decomposing visceral fat, it narrows blood vessels or causes atherosclerosis. Since blood supply is proportional to body weight, the heart of a person with abdominal obesity is always in a state of overwork. This is why people with bloated belly and fat become short of breath and tired even when they exercise a little or do exercise.

Secondly, abdominal obesity significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes. Sugar production in the liver increases, the effect of insulin in peripheral organs decreases, and blood sugar levels rise easily due to large meals. It can be assumed that the reason why Ji-gwan Sang-gil always carries a bottle of water with him is to quench his thirst due to his high blood sugar level.

Third, fatty liver occurs when excess calories accumulate in the liver in the form of neutral fat. Fatty liver is largely divided into alcoholic (drinking) and metabolic (abdominal obesity), and metabolic fatty liver is on the rise recently.

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