CULTURE AND HEALTH

The danger of sitting too long

Ahmad Jailani NPM 18705 2225

Ardi Fadhilah NPM 18705 2196

Billiam Palimbong NPM 18705

Sawaliansyah NPM 18705

PROGRAM STUDI DIPLOMA IV

KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA

UNIVERSITAS BALIKPAPAN

2018
 Chapter 1

Preliminary

1. Background

The advancement of technology today makes space more limited. Many

people work only at the computer and spend hours sitting. Coupled with the
time to get to the office which is also spent on private vehicles or public
transportation.

Time at home is also spent sitting in front of the television. Very little
activity is carried out every activity. Even the time for sports is just passed. It is
unthinkable what risks will result from sitting too long, whether it can cause
health problems or not.

2. Formulation of the Problem

From the background above the formulation of the problem in this paper
can be teken as follows :
1. What is the impact of sitting too long ?
2. How to prevention of infect sitting too long ?

3. Aim
As for the purpose of this paper is :
1. To find out of the impact of sitting too long
2. To find out prevention of infect sitting too long
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Discussion

1. The impact of sitting too long

Soft sofas or chairs can indeed make us comfortable when sitting. But
that does not mean we can sit for long. This is because sitting too long is very
risk for your health. As for some risks that might occur if sitting too long,
which is 8 to 10 hours with the same position, are as follows:

1. Back pain

The habit of sitting too long is usually experienced by office people. One
result of sitting too long is lower back pain or in the whole spine. That is
because the muscles become stiff due to sitting too long.

2. Impaired metabolic function

According to one study, sitting for too long for hours can disrupt the
body's metabolic system. The effect is a decrease in cholesterol in the body.
This will lead to overall health problems.

3. Increases the risk of diabetes

Women who sit for 7 hours a day have a higher risk of developing type 2
diabetes. If this habit is routinely carried out continuously every day, then get
ready for this disease.

4. Pain in the neck

Sitting in an upright position for hours will cause pain in the neck. This
pain is caused by inflammation in the joints of the spine.
2. Prevention

But of all the bad news, there are some tips that you can do to avoid health
problems from sitting too long, namely:

1. Drink more water

In addition to drinking water is very good for health, this will force you to
stand up more often even if you just take water. This also allows you to often
go to the toilet.

2. Stand up every 30 minutes

Stand or do light activities every 30 minutes to relax your body from

stiffness.

3. Use the stairs

Instead of using an elevator, it's better to use stairs as well as 'light

exercise'. This can make your body fitter.

4. Use a flexible table

If possible, use a table that is adjustable in height, so that it can be changed

to be used when sitting or standing.

5. Override your co-workers

Immediately leave your coworkers if you want to say something rather

than using a telephone or short message like WhatsApp.
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Conclusion

It can be concluded that sitting too long can cause health problems such
as back pain, metabolic disorders, neck pain, and increase the risk of diabetes.
Then drink lots of water, stand to stretch at least every 30 minutes, use the ladder.