I thought it was good for your health… Working while standing is really dangerous, why? ｜Dong-A Ilbo

A study found that standing for more than two hours a day could increase the risk of developing varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis and back problems.

According to the Washington Post on the 8th (local time), a research team from the University of Sydney in Australia announced that standing for more than two hours a day can cause problems with the circulatory system, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis . This study was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

Deep vein thrombosis refers to poor blood circulation in the leg veins, causing blood clots to form and block blood vessels. Varicose veins refer to symptoms in which veins swell and twist due to obstruction of blood flow within the veins.

Researchers analyzed data from 83,013 British adults to determine the health benefits of standing. The study subjects did not have heart disease at the start of the study, and their movements were monitored with a device worn on their wrists for 7 to 8 years.

The researchers found that if you stand for more than two hours a day, the risk of circulatory diseases increases by 11% for every 30 minutes of standing time. In addition, the researchers found that standing did not reduce the risk of heart disease.

“This study shows that standing for long periods does not compensate for the problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle and may pose a risk to circulatory health,” said Dr Matthew Ahmadi, from The University of Sydney School of Medicine, who led the study.“People who sit or stand for long periods of time expend more energy during the day.

Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, from the University of Sydney, said: “For people who sit for long periods of time, incorporating small movements and structured exercise into their day may be a better way to reduce their risk of disease. reduce cardiovascular. “

“Take regular breaks, walk around the block, or try a walking session,” he says “You can also take the stairs​​​​, take regular breaks when driving long distances long, or use your lunch break to get away from your desk and move around. .” he did

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