scholarly journals Household air pollution from biomass-burning cookstoves and metabolic syndrome, blood lipid concentrations, and waist circumference in Honduran women: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 46-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Rajkumar ◽  
Bonnie N. Young ◽  
Maggie L. Clark ◽  
Megan L. Benka-Coker ◽  
Annette M. Bachand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Biomass Burning ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Household Air Pollution ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Household air pollution and the lung microbiome of healthy adults in Malawi: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Rylance ◽  
Anstead Kankwatira ◽  
David E. Nelson ◽  
Evelyn Toh ◽  
Richard B. Day ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Household Air Pollution ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lung Microbiome

scholarly journals The Association between Salt Taste Perception, Mediterranean Diet and Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolina Nika Veček ◽  
Lana Mucalo ◽  
Ružica Dragun ◽  
Tanja Miličević ◽  
Ajka Pribisalić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Taste Perception ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Salt Taste ◽  
Diet Compliance

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a widespread disorder and an important public health challenge. The purpose of this study was to identify the association between salt taste perception, Mediterranean diet and MetS. This cross-sectional study included 2798 subjects from the general population of Dalmatia, Croatia. MetS was determined using the Joint Interim Statement definition, and Mediterranean diet compliance was estimated using Mediterranean Diet Serving Score. Salt taste perception was assessed by threshold and suprathreshold testing (intensity and hedonic perception). Logistic regression was used in the analysis, adjusting for important confounding factors. As many as 44% of subjects had MetS, with elevated waist circumference as the most common component (77%). Higher salt taste sensitivity (lower threshold) was associated with several positive outcomes: lower odds of MetS (OR = 0.69; 95% CI 0.52–0.92), lower odds for elevated waist circumference (0.47; 0.27–0.82), elevated fasting glucose or diabetes (0.65; 0.45–0.94), and reduced HDL cholesterol (0.59; 0.42–0.84), compared to the higher threshold group. Subjects with lower salt taste threshold were more likely to consume more fruit, and less likely to adhere to olive oil and white meat guidelines, but without a difference in the overall Mediterranean diet compliance. Salt taste intensity perception was not associated with any of the investigated outcomes, while salty solution liking was associated with MetS (OR = 1.85, CI 95% 1.02–3.35). This study identified an association between salt taste perception and MetS and gave a new insight into taste perception, nutrition, and possible health outcomes.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in the Association between Sleep Duration and Cardiometabolic Risk: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rei Matsuo ◽  
Shigemasa Tani ◽  
Naoya Matsumoto ◽  
Yasuo Okumura
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Inappropriate sleep duration (shorter/longer than optimal sleep duration) has come to be identified as a potential cardiometabolic risk factor, and thereby, as a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Few data exist regarding the gender differences in the relationship between sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a study population of 9262 apparently healthy (5004 male, 4258 female) subjects at the Health Planning Center of Nihon University Hospital between September, 2015, and October 2016.Results: In the male subjects, as compared to a sleep duration of 6 to 7 hours, a sleep duration of ³8 hours was associated with an odds ratio (OR) for abdominal obesity (defined according to the Japanese criteria for metabolic syndrome as a waist circumference of ³85 cm) of 1.31 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.004-1.71) and for a non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level of ³150 mg/dL (defined as “Borderline hyper” by the Japan Atherosclerosis Society Guidelines for Prevention of ASCVD 2017) of 1.33 (1.05-1.68), and a sleep duration of <5 hours was associated with an OR (95% CI) for a fasting blood glucose of ³100 mg/dL (defined as “high” by a specialized lifestyle checkup program for the detection of symptoms of metabolic syndrome in Japan) of 1.74 (1.25-2.42). On the other hand, in the female subjects, as compared to a sleep duration of 6 to 7 hours, a sleep duration of <5 hours was associated with an OR (95% CI) for abdominal obesity (waist circumference ³90 cm) of 1.98 (1.11-3.55) and for a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level of ³5.6 % of 1.52 (1.10-2.10), whereas a sleep duration of ³8 hours was not associated with worsening of any of the examined cardiometabolic risk factors. Conclusions: There may be gender differences in the relationship between sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk. To further reduce the risk of ASCVD, it may be of particular importance to emphasize adequate sleep duration.Clinical Trial Registration: UMIN (http://www.umin.ac.jp/) Study ID:　 UMIN000037643 retrospectively registered on 9 August 2019

scholarly journals The optimal WC cut-off points for the prediction of subclinical CVD as measured by carotid intima-media thickness among African adults: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Ringane ◽  
S. S. R. Choma
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Intima Media Thickness ◽  
Carotid Intima Media Thickness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Media Thickness ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Subclinical Cvd

Abstract Background Increased waist circumference (WC) is one of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors used to predict cardiovascular events. Waist circumference cut-off values for predicting metabolic syndrome and other cardiovascular risks have been previously studied. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is one of the cardiovascular risk factor recently described and reported to be suitable as it is a direct measurement of vascular quality. Hence the aim of the present study was to determine the optimal WC cut-off point for the prediction of subclinical CVD. Methods The study was a cross-sectional study using quantitative methods, conducted among 1318 adults aged between 40 and 60 years old, residing in a rural Black population in Limpopo province. Carotid Intima-Media Thickness measurements were performed using a LOGIQ ultrasound system (GE Healthcare, CT, USA). Waist Circumference (WC) (cm) was measured to the nearest 0.1 cm. Bivariate correlation, logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic were analysed using the statistical package for social sciences version 26.0 software. Results Among the total population, 69% were women and 31% men with a mean age of 53 ± 7 years. Among women, WC at a cut-off value of 95 cm gave the highest sensitivity of 57%, the specificity of 55% and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.588. In men, an optimum WC cut-off point of 82 cm yielded the highest sensitivity and specificity at 72% and 70% respectively, with an AUC of 0.767 p < 0.001. Conclusion The traditional waist circumference cut-off points (94 cm for women and 80 cm for men) that are currently used for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome might not be suitable in the prediction of an increased CIMT.

scholarly journals Association Between Elevation, Health Related Lifestyles and the Metabolic Syndrome Among Ecuadorian Adults: A National Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1423-1423
Author(s):  
Christian Juna ◽  
Dongwoo Ham ◽  
Hyojee Joung ◽  
Yoon Hee Cho
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objectives To examine the associations of elevation, health related lifestyles and Metabolic Syndrome Mets in the Ecuadorian adult population. Methods This cross-sectional study used secondary data from the 2012 Ecuador National Health and Nutrition Survey, a total of 6024 adults (1964 men and 4060 women) aged 20 to 60 years were included in the study. Elevation was obtained by georeferencing techniques, dietary intake was measured using a 24-hour dietary recall method and health related lifestyles through risk factors and physical activity standardized questionnaires. MetS was defined using the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III and the Latin American Diabetes Association criteria. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the associations between elevation, health related lifestyles and MetS abnormalities. Results Residing at low elevation (0-,2000 masl) showed increased risk of MetS in men (1.42; 95% CI, 1.11–1.81), increased waist circumference in women (1.32; 95% CI, 1.02–1.70) and increased risk of elevated fasting glucose in men (2.08; 95% CI, 1.55–2.79) and women (1.70; 95% CI, 1.38–2.10). Health-related lifestyle factors (alcohol consumption, current smoking, currently working and Estimated Energy Requirement intake) showed increased trend of higher risks of MetS and other components in response to lower elevation. However, only physical activity (Yes vs. No) showed a significant difference, decreased risk of elevated triglycerides in women (0.49; 95% CI, 0.25–0.97). Conclusions Living at low elevation was associated with increased prevalence of MetS in men, increased waist circumference in women and elevated fasting glucose in men and women. Regular physical activity in response to low elevation was associated with decreased risk of elevated triglycerides in women. Funding Sources This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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