The Department of Health encourages working people to keep moving, find activities and exercise at least 30 minutes a day to avoid sedentary behaviors to reduce the risk of belly fat. chronic illness enhance good health
(8 June 65) Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Healthsaid that from the situation of having sufficient physical activity of the Thai population in 2019, it was found that 74% had enough physical activity, but in 2020 there was a situation of COVID-19 Most of the people work from home. In 2021, 66 percent of working age have adequate physical activity, and data from the resolution of the 10th National Health Assembly found that insufficient physical activity resulting in abdominal obesity And have the opportunity to get sick with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, etc., because most working people will sit and work for up to 8 hours, so working age groups should have physical activity. have body movement and adequate exercise By increasing physical activity accumulated at different times of the day, such as during work or travel. whether to stand up and walk to drink water or go to the bathroom standing during break After every hour of sitting in a chair to work, it’s time to walk up and down the stairs instead of using the elevator. and travel by walking or cycling more These behaviors help to encourage the working age group to have more physical activity. and to reduce sedentary behavior
“The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, or 30 minutes a day, such as brisk walking, running, cycling, aerobics, jumping rope, yoga, etc., and building muscle twice a week through training. Weight to all parts of the body such as push-ups, squats, sit-ups, etc. to increase muscle strength. and should allow time for physical exercise and stretching the muscles At least 1-2 times a day to prevent and reduce injuries from repetitive working postures each day for continued good health.” Director-General of the Department of Health finally said.