A study from Doshisha University suggests that self-perceived walking speed may be a valuable indicator of health, particularly for those with obesity. Participants who reported walking faster had a lower risk of developing hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.
Walking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the 'sixth vital sign.' Past studies have suggested that a slow walking speed is correlated with the development of cardiovascular diseases and an increased risk of mortality in the elderly. A recent study led by Prof. Kojiro Ishii from Doshisha University, in collaboration with Dr. Yukio Yamamoto, Dr. Kentaro Ikeue, Dr. Kan Oishi, and Dr.
Takaaki Mori from Doshisha University, Dr. Megumi Kanasaki from Takeda Hospital, and Dr. Hajime Yamakage, Dr. Noriko Satoh-Asahara, and Dr. Izuru Masuda from National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, and conducted in Kyoto, Japan explored the connection between subjective walking speed and metabolic diseases risk, particularly in individuals with obesity. The study's findings, published in volume 14 of Scientific Reports on November 15, 2024, suggest that assessing how a person perceives their walking pace relative to peers could become a vital tool for public health. 'This study clarified that even individuals with obesity, who are at higher risk for metabolic diseases, have lower odds of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia if they report a fast subjective walking speed,' notes Prof. Ishii. The study involved 8,578 individuals with obesity (defined by body mass index), 9,626 individuals with high waist circumference, and 6,742 meeting both criteria. The participants were asked a single question in a health questionnaire: 'Is your walking speed faster than that of your age and sex?' Based on their responses, they were categorized as either 'fast' or 'slow' walkers. The results showed that individuals who identified as faster walkers had significantly lower risks of diabetes (30% lower) and smaller but notable reductions in the risks of hypertension and dyslipidemi
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