Japan And Obesity

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Using a system of punitive measures and state mandated counseling for overweight individuals, atheistic Japan has lowered its obesity rate to 3.5%.^[1]^[2]^[3] As a means of comparison, according to the CIA World Factbook, in 2008 theistic Ethiopia and Bangladesh had an obesity rate of 1.1%.^[4]

1 Sumo wrestling
2 Atheism, obesity and some other geographic regions
3 See also
4 Notes

Sumo wrestling[edit]

Sumo wrestling ceremony in Japan

Sumo is a traditional Japanese style of wrestling that has existed in Japan for over 2,000 years.^[5] As a professional sport, sumo wrestling does not exist outside of Japan. Because of its long history in Japan, sumo wrestling is often referred to as Japan's national sport.^[6] It is not officially Japan's national sport, however.^[7] The cultural research of Helen Gremillion of Indiana University in Bloomington indicates that sumo wrestlers are a reflection of Japanese ideals in terms of tradition.^[8]

Sumo wrestlers are usually very large, appearing overweight to the point of obesity. They train to gain weight.^[9] Sumo wrestlers eat large amounts of food each day and drink large amounts of beer with their meals.^[10]^[11]

On September 27, 2008, Japan Today declared:

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Not only is the life expectancy of sumo wrestlers 10 years less than the average population, they also suffer higher incidences of kidney and liver problems. Wrestlers are also subject to hormonal imbalances, signaled by serious weight problems and voice changes. While much of this may be the result of the unusual diet and harsh training, many of the same symptoms are also present in steroid abusers.^[12]

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