Japan, Seeking Trim Waists, Measures Millions
Posted on 30. Jun, 2008 by dimaks in News
Waistlines are measured by employers to determine the overall health of the company. Those with overweight employees are fined, and unhealthy employees are shamed into becoming thinner, else being labeled a “metabo.” Retirees and family members are also included. The question is asked: could this work in the US with our much larger populace?
Those exceeding government limits — 33.5 inches for men and 35.4 inches for women, which are identical to thresholds established in 2005 for Japan by the International Diabetes Federation as an easy guideline for identifying health risks — and having a weight-related ailment will be given dieting guidance if after three months they do not lose weight. If necessary, those people will be steered toward further re-education after six more months.
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Sexy Mom
Jul 1st, 2008
ha ha ha ha ha
that’s my initial reaction
but then, if that is only the solution to a healthier citizen
why not?
dimaks
Jul 1st, 2008
Sexy Mom,
yes, why not? there is also this what they call Cool Biz, where during summer, employees were directed to wear light clothings, without the usual coat and tie things.
bw
Jul 2nd, 2008
I think I’d fail the waist test
I also heard that Japan had developed an instant diabetes tester that can be deployed in toilet bowls and urinals. If true this technology is certainly laudable and proves that a society that treats prevention and early detection boosts the lif eexpectancy of its people
dimaks
Jul 2nd, 2008
bw,
i also heard the same and it will be a boost in deterring such diseases. have you heard about the alcohol content detector that is connected to a car’s engine starter?
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