Poor picture of health in Shanghai

A REPORT ON THE HEALTH of Shanghai's white-collar workers suggests that last year over 95 percent of those surveyed had outstanding health problems, about 8 percent higher than that in 2011. Thepaper.cn commented on Thursday:

Many Shanghai white-collar employees are overweight and suffer from fatty liver and severe hypertriglyceridemia, all caused by unhealthy diets and schedules, according to the report. The unpromising health examination results seem to contradict the exercise craze over the past few years.

People nowadays are more aware of the need to exercise regularly and eat healthily. Running marathons, in particular, has become a favorite pastime of many urbanites. In 2013, there were only 39 marathons registered with the Chinese Athletic Association; the number had rocketed to 328 in 2016, when nearly 2.8 million marathon runners signed up for the events. It is a trend that looks set to continue.