Lifestyle as an Indicator of Central Obesity in Coal Mining Workers from Indonesia

Abstract

Central obesity is an indicator of several non-communicable diseases, influenced by a lifestyle with low physical activity and foods consumption. Statistics in Indonesia showed that central obesity was 3.70% causing death in coal mining workers. However, few studies examine the risk factors for coal mining workers in Indonesia. Thus, this study aims to determine lifestyle indicators of central obesity in coal mining workers. Key words: Central obesity, Indicator, Lifestyle, Mining.