People who live in the mountains or highlands are known to
be easily protected from obesity than people who live in the lowlands, says a
study.
It was discovered when researchers studied 400,000 people in
the United States. People living in low-lying and coastal areas are more
susceptible to obesity is four to five times more than people who live in
higher ground.
"I was surprised by the effect of altitude on the human
body. I do not think the pattern is concerned," said Dr. Jameson Voss,
researchers from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in
Bethesda, as reported by NBC News (12/02).
The reason behind the difference in obesity risk between regions
of residence is still not found. The only explanation is that the height of the
region eventually affects appetite, growth hormone, and the number of calories
that are discussed every day.
Previous research conducted by Cynthia Beall suggests that
the higher a person's county of residence, the more calories you burn as well.
The results of comparative research is that people who live
in the lowlands have an average BMI of 26.6 while living in the highlands have
a BMI of about 24.2.
However, Voss stressed that the results of this study does
not mean people who live in the mountains or highlands impossible to obesity.
Chances are it would still exist if the person does not pay attention to the
food he consumed.
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