Metabolic Syndrome and its Risk Factors in Bangladeshi Immigrant Men in the USA

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 781-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahid J. Rianon ◽  
Rafia S. Rasu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Immigrant Men

scholarly journals Ultraviolet A Radiation and COVID-19 Deaths in the USA with replication studies in England and Italy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Cherrie ◽  
Tom Clemens ◽  
Claudio Colandrea ◽  
Zhiqiang Feng ◽  
David J Webb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Ultraviolet A ◽  
Replication Studies ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Uva Radiation

AbstractSeasonal variation in environmental meteorological conditions affect the incidence of infectious diseases. Ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation induces release of cutaneous photolabile nitric oxide (NO) impacting the cardiovascular system and metabolic syndrome, COVID-19 risk factors. NO also inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV. We therefore model the relationship between UVA radiation, derived from remote sensed data, and COVID-19 deaths for counties across the USA during their ‘UV vitamin D winter’ (Jan-April) adjusting for confounding including by temperature and humidity. The Mortality Risk Ratio (MRR) falls by 29% (40% -15% (95% CI)) per 100 (KJ/m2) increase in mean daily UVA. We replicate this in independent studies in Italy and England and estimate a pooled decline in MRR of 32% (48%-12%) per 100 KJ/m2 across the three studies.

scholarly journals Disparities in prevalence of metabolic syndrome: A cross-sectional analysis of Indian adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Joshi ◽  
M Thanikachalam ◽  
OI Bermudez ◽  
K K H Chui
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Socioeconomic Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Usa

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of risk factors: central obesity, a low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high levels of triglyceride, fasting glucose, and blood pressure. Individuals with MS have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. South Asians, including Indians, generally have higher rates, earlier onset, and severe forms of cardiovascular diseases and the associated risk factors compared to other ethnic groups. This study assessed the prevalence of MS in an adult South Indian population, and further examined socioeconomic, gender and rurality disparities. Methods We analyzed data from 7,697 adults aged between 20 and 76 years participating in the baseline PURSE-HIS study, a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in India in 2012. Socioeconomic status was derived from summary scores of three variables: family income, education and occupation. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to find the association between behavioral risk factors and metabolic syndrome, after adjusting for age, sex, rurality and socioeconomic status. Results The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 36.3%, with significant gender difference (38.3% for women vs. 33.8% for men, P < 0.01). Women in semi-urban areas were twice as likely to have metabolic syndrome compared to men in urban areas (OR = 2.0, 95%CI:1.2 to 3.1, p < 0.01). Women in higher socioeconomic group were more than four times likely to have metabolic syndrome compared to men in lower socioeconomic group (OR = 4.2, 95%CI:2.3 to 7.6, p < 0.01). Conclusions The study emphasizes the need of preventative and curative interventions focused on low-socioeconomic populations, particularly women who reside in non-urban areas. The findings have important implications for the USA because there are 2.4 million foreign-born population from India, making it the second-largest immigrant group in the USA after Mexicans. Key messages Low socioeconmic population and women residing in non-urban areas are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. Preventative and curative interventions focused on low-socioeconomic populations should be prioritized.

Serum Retinol and β-carotene Levels and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Morbid Obesity

2010 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Villaça Chaves ◽  
Gisele Gonçalves de Souza ◽  
Andréa Cardoso de Matos ◽  
Dra. Wilza Abrantes Peres ◽  
Silvia Elaine Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
World Health ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Β Carotene

Objective: To evaluate retinol and β-carotene serum levels and their relationship with risk factors for cardiovascular disease in individuals with morbid obesity, resident in Rio de Janeiro. Methodology: Blood serum concentrations of retinol and β-carotene of 189 morbidly obese individuals were assessed. The metabolic syndrome was identified according to the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) and World Health Organization (WHO). Lipid profile, insulin resistance, basal insulin, glycemia, blood pressure, and anthropometry and their correlation with retinol and β-carotene serum levels were evaluated. Results: Metabolic syndrome diagnosis was observed in 49.0% of the sample. Within this percentage the levels of β-carotene were significantly lower when body mass index increased. Serum retinol didn't show this behavior. Serum retinol inadequacy in patients with metabolic syndrome (61.3%), according to WHO criterion, was higher (15.8%) than when the whole sample was considered (12.7%). When metabolic syndrome was diagnosed by NCEP criterion, β-carotene inadequacy was higher (42.8%) when compared to the total sample (37.5%). There was a significant difference between average β-carotene values of patients with and without metabolic syndrome (p=0.048) according to the classification of the NCEP. Lower values were found in patients with metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Considering the vitamin A contribution in antioxidant protection, especially when risk factors for cardiovascular disease are present, it is suggested that great attention be given to morbidly obese. This could aid in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, which affects a significant part of the population.

Individual risk factors of metabolic syndrome in adult patients with GH deficiency: a cross-sectional case-control study

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivayla Uzunova ◽  
Georgi Kirilov ◽  
Sabina Zacharieva ◽  
Alexander Shinkov ◽  
Anna-Maria Borissova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Gh Deficiency ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Individual Risk Factors ◽  
Control Study

The Effect of Weight Difference Duration Exercise in Resistance training on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors and Ferritin in Postmenopausal Middle Aged Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 241-255
Author(s):  
Kim Myung-soo Kim Myung-soo ◽  
Sung-hee Kim ◽  
Sung-hwan Lee ◽  
Byeong-nam Min ◽  
Jae-hoon Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Weight Difference

Differences in physical function and metabolic syndrome risk factors according to the level of physical activity in elderly Korean men: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Mineral Density

Background and objective: Managing the decrease in physical function in the elderly is a major task in aging societies globally. Here, we aimed to compare the physical function and metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors according to levels of physical activity (PA). Material and methods: We measured PA in 77 elderly Korean men (74.21 ± 6.26 years old) with an accelerometer and recorded body composition, physical function, and MetS-related risk factors. Participants were divided into three groups based on daily moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA): low (under 60 min), middle (60-120 min), and high (over 120 min). The groups were compared using a one-way analysis of variance and the Scheffe post hoc test. Odds ratios (OR) were calculated by logistic regression analysis. Results: Significant differences were found between the groups for sedentary behavior time (P < 0.001), light PA (P < 0.05), moderate PA (P < 0.001), vigorous PA (P < 0.05), and total energy expenditure (P < 0.001). The high PA group showed a significantly lower percentage of body fat and fat mass and higher muscle mass than did the low and middle PA groups (P < 0.05). The 6-min walk test was significantly better in the high PA group than in the low and middle PA groups (P < 0.05). Grip strength and the Berg balance scale were also significantly better in the high PA group (P < 0.05). Bone mineral density (BMD) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were significantly higher in the high PA group than in the low PA group (P < 0.05). Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was significantly higher in the middle PA group than in the low PA group (P < 0.05). Participants with more than three MetS criteria showed an OR of 0.09 (95% confidence interval 0.01-0.82) in the high PA group as compared with the low PA group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Moderate-vigorous physical activity of more than 120 min daily showed better physical function and lower OR of MetS than did lower MVPA levels in elderly Korean men.

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