A Flowchart illustrating the study participants, including exclusions based on age and missing data, and categorization by obesity criteria (BMI and waist circumference). (IMAGE)

Doshisha University

A Flowchart illustrating the study participants, including exclusions based on age and missing data, and categorization by obesity criteria (BMI and waist circumference).

Caption

Researchers from Doshisha University used walking speed assessments to reveal that individuals with obesity who perceived their subjective walking speed as fast had a lower likelihood of metabolic diseases. This study highlights the potential for earlier intervention in preventing the cascade of diseases associated with obesity.

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Kojiro Ishii from Doshisha University, Japan

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