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Video game players are NOT typically obese, but are healthier than the general public, study reveals

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Esports players might be viewed as individuals who sit around, eat junk food and guzzle down sugary drinks, but a new study finds these gamers are just the opposite. A team from Queensland University of Technology uncovered uncovered players are up to 21 percent more likely to have a healthier body weight than the average person. The survey also reveals that esport gamers smoke and drink less than the general public and are significantly more active as a result of certain video games. Although a majority are in tip top shape, the study did find that 4.03 percent of esports players are more likely to be morbidly obese than the general public. A team from Queensland University of Technology uncovered uncovered players are up to 21 percent more likely to have a healthier body weight than the average person.

  Country: Oceania > Australia > Queensland (0.49)
  Genre: Research Report > New Finding (0.39)
  Industry: Leisure & Entertainment > Games > Computer Games (1.00)