Studies have shown that if the commuting distance exceeds 3 kilometers, you may face the risk of overweight and obesity.

Not only that, but it can also cause harm to mental health, cardiovascular health and quality of life.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Commuters should pay attention!

Long commutes not only result in less sleep, but can also exacerbate health problems.

In this regard, Huang Xuan, a thoracic and intensive care specialist, quoted a number of foreign studies and said that if the commuting distance exceeds 3 kilometers, you may face the risk of overweight and obesity.

Not only that, but it can also cause harm to mental health, cardiovascular health and quality of life.

Call on the public to improve the traffic environment first and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Huang Xuan pointed out in a Facebook fan page "Dr. Ooi Hean Dr. Huang Xuan" that in recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization and the increasingly serious traffic congestion, commuting time has gradually become an important factor affecting people's health.

Long commutes not only result in less sleep, but can also exacerbate health problems such as inactivity and being overweight.

Please read on...

Huang Xuan said that according to multiple studies, there is a significant negative correlation between commuting time and sleep time.

According to a study of adults in the United States, for every 30 minutes of commuting time, the average sleep time per night is reduced by 11 minutes; in addition, long commuting time may also increase the risk of insomnia and sleep disorders.

Huang Xuan further said that long-term commuting will also result in insufficient exercise time, which in turn increases the risk of overweight and obesity.

When the commuting distance exceeds 3 kilometers, people may be more inclined to use motor vehicles for commuting instead of walking or cycling, which may lead to problems of physical inactivity and overweight.

People who commute by car are more likely to be obese than non-motorized commuters, according to research.

Long-distance commuting can increase the stress of life, which in turn affects eating habits and leads to weight gain.

Additionally, for those "who work 40 or more hours per week and commute more than five hours per week," not getting enough sleep could negatively impact their activity levels and weight.

People who commute by car are more likely to be obese than non-motorized commuters, the study found.

Long-distance commuting will increase the pressure of life, which will affect eating habits and lead to weight gain; the picture shows the situation.

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Huang Xuan said that long-term commuting will not only affect sleep time and exercise, but also have multiple effects on physical health, including cardiovascular health, mental health, quality of life, etc.:

●Cardiovascular health:

Long commuting may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A study of adults in the UK has found that long commuters have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, especially for sedentary commuters.

In addition, long commutes may also lead to increased blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

●Mental health:

Long commutes may have a negative impact on mental health.

Studies have shown that anxiety and depression symptoms are more pronounced in long commuters.

In addition, long commutes can also negatively impact job satisfaction and family life, further affecting mental health.

●Quality of life:

Long commuting may reduce quality of life.

The study found that long-time commuters generally performed poorly in terms of sleep quality, exercise, and mental health, and their quality of life was relatively low.

As for how to prevent it?

Huang Xuan reminded that, in summary, long-term commuting may lead to insufficient sleep time and reduced exercise, which in turn increases the risk of overweight and obesity, as well as various physical hazards. Therefore, it is recommended that all walks of life should pay attention to this issue and formulate corresponding policies and measures Improve the traffic environment, promote a healthy lifestyle, and reduce the negative impact of long commuting on individuals and society.

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  • obesity

  • lack of sleep

  • Cardiovascular diseases

  • mental illness

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  • quality of life

  • Insufficient exercise

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