Obesity and type 2 diabetes could affect middle- and low-income countries just like rich countries, according to the results of a study published by the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association. Indeed, the lack of physical activity and the increased consumption of a caloric diet linked to a sedentary lifestyle and caused mainly by the acquisition of luxury products such as televisions, computers and cars should soon reach new countries.
Simon Fraser University researchers analyzed data collected from 150,000 people in 17 high, middle and low-income countries, reports the site Press. After asking questions of the participants, the scientists established a 400% increase in obesity and 250% in type 2 diabetes in people with a television, computer and car, and living in an income country. weak.
A public health message
Owning these three products would cause a 31% decrease in physical activity and a 21% increase in sedentary lifestyle, as well as a 9 cm increase in waist circumference, compared to people without access to this type of device. As for rich countries, the researchers found no difference between these two groups, “suggesting that the impact of owning all three products has already occurred and is reflected in the high prevalence of drugs. two problems, ”explains La Presse.
“I think the main thing is to focus on the public health message, to make sure people are aware that sitting for a long time is bad for their health,” says Professor Scott Lear , main author of the study, cited by the Canadian daily The Province.
