scholarly journals Sociodemographic and family correlates of dietary-lifestyle patterns in young men: cross-sectional study (MeDiSH Project)

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Lonnie ◽  
Lidia Wadolowska ◽  
Joanna Kowalkowska ◽  
Elzbieta Bandurska-Stankiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Cottage Cheese ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Fried Food ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
The Past ◽  
Lifestyle Patterns

AbstractThe aim of this study was to identify the sociodemographic and family correlates associated with dietary and lifestyle patterns in young men. In all, 367 men from the Warmia and Mazury region (Poland), aged 19–40 years old participated in the study. Data regarding sociodemographic, family status, dietary and lifestyle characteristics were collected through structured interviews using food frequency questionnaire KomPAN (Jezewska-Zychowicz et al. 2018, http://www.knozc.pan.pl). Dietary and lifestyle patterns were derived using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). In total, 25 dietary and 6 lifestyle standardised variables were included in the PCA. The associations were verified using logistic regression. Four DLPs were derived, explaining 33% of the variance. Men from the upper tertile of “Protein food, fried-food and recreational physical activity” pattern (characterised by frequent intake of white meat, white rice, eggs, red meat, fried food, groats, higher number of meals a day and recreational activity) were more likely to be under 30 years old (odds ratio, OR = 2.20, 95% confidence interval, 95%CI: 1.30–3.70) than men from the bottom tertile. Men from the upper tertile of “Sandwiches and convenience foods” pattern (characterised by frequent intake of cold meats and smoked sausages, white bread, butter, cheese, sweets and tinned meat) were more likely to be in a relationship (1.95, 1.14–3.34) than men from the bottom tertile. Men from the upper tertile of “Fast foods and stimulants” pattern (characterised by frequent intake of sweetened beverages, energy drinks, alcohol, fast foods, and smoking currently or/and in the past) were more likely to be under 30 years old (2.46, 1.46–4.14), to live in towns and rural areas (2.07, 1.21–3.55) and to have lower educational level (2.01, 1.20–3.36) in comparison to men from the bottom tertile. Men from the upper tertile of “Healthy diet, activity at work, former smoking” pattern (characterised by frequent intake of fruit, vegetables, fermented milk products, wholegrain bread, fish, cottage cheese, milk, groats, legumes, higher number of meals a day, physical activity at work and smoking in the past) were more likely to work physically (2.06, 1.22–3.47) and be in a relationship (1.93, 1.12–3.32). Sociodemographic and family correlates were strongly associated with dietary and lifestyle patterns, both healthy and unhealthy, in our sample of young men. The results demonstrate that diet and lifestyle interventions should be particularly targeted at men under 30 years old, those living in small towns and rural areas and with lower educational level.

scholarly journals Background characteristics of meat consumption exceeding the Finnish Dietary Guidelines in 2000-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Lehto ◽  
N Kaartinen ◽  
K Sääksjärvi ◽  
S Männistö ◽  
P Jallinoja
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Meat Consumption ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
The Past ◽  
Red And Processed Meat

Abstract Background Abundant consumption of animal-based foods such as red and processed meat pose a threat to sustainability and public health. This study clarifies how the share of the population group with high red and processed meat consumption has changed in the past two decades. Methods We used data of four Finnish cross-sectional surveys: Health 2000 (n = 5976), DILGOM 2007 (n = 4874), FINRISK 2012 (n = 4812), and FinHealth 2017 (n = 6010) concerning 25-74 year-old subjects (in year 2000 30-74 year-olds). Habitual food consumption over the past 12 months was assessed with a validated130-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and daily meat consumption was computed. Questionnaires inquired on general background factors. The risk in belonging to the meat consumption quintiles exceeding the Finnish Dietary Guidelines (500 g /week) was examined with logistic regression analyses. Results In 2000, consuming more meat than recommended was more probable among men and those with lower or middle educational level. In 2007 and 2012, in addition to gender and education, having middle or higher income level and belonging to the age group of 35-44 years was associated with higher meat consumption. In 2017, meat consumption was higher among men, those with lower educational level and among 45-64 years old, but no income level differences were observed. Conclusions Actions aiming to reduce meat consumption should be targeted to those consuming the largest amount of meat: men, middle-aged, and those having lower educational level. Key messages The group consuming more meat than recommended has remained stable in the 21th century to include more often men, middle-aged, and people having lower education but income has become non-significant. Identification of population groups with high meat consumption helps to better design and target the interventions and to change the consumption patterns in a healthier and more sustainable direction.

scholarly journals The risk of emergency department visits in adults living in rural France

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
G Mercier ◽  
Victor Rodwin ◽  
Catherine Quantin ◽  
Michael Chernew ◽  
Michael Gusmano
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
Rural France

Abstract Background Individuals living in rural areas have poorer health outcomes due to complex causal pathways related to socio-economic status, health behaviors and lower use of primary care. Emergency department visits without inpatient admission (hereafter ED visits) are an indirect measure of access to primary care. Objective To analyze the determinants of ED visits among French adults living in rural areas. Methods We analyze survey data from the CONSTANCES cohort study, a representative sample of French adults aged 18-69 years. These data on individuals’ demographics, self-reported and physician-reported clinical indicators, and individual socio-economic status, are linked to France’s claims database (SNIIRAM). We analyze the risk of having at least one ED visit, in 2016, using a multivariate logistic regression model. Results Among 12,834 adults included in the study, 1,412 (11%) had at least one ED visit in 2016. After adjustment, the ED visit risk was associated negatively with female gender (OR = 0.87; p < 0.01), age (OR = 0.97; p < 0.01), secondary education (OR = 0.85; p = 0.03), higher use of GPs (OR = 0.99; p = 0.02); and positively associated with the number of comorbidities (OR = 1.1; p < 0.01), poorer self-reported health status (OR = 1.01; p = 0.02), a higher self-reported depression score (OR = 1.01; p = 0.02), and acute care inpatient admissions (OR = 2.4; p < 0.01). Conclusions These results suggest that, among adults living in rural France, those with a lower educational level are at higher risk of ED visits. Policy implications: To reduce health disparities among rural and urban areas, policymakers and primary care professionals should focus on targeted outreach strategies to identify high-needs individuals. Key messages The risk of emergency department visit varies significantly among adult living in rural France. Among adults living in rural France, those with a lower educational level are at higher risk of ED visit.

scholarly journals Energy Balance–Related Behavior and Anthropometric Measures Among Adolescents Across Three Educational Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study in Dutch Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica A. M. Ridder ◽  
Maaike Koning ◽  
Tommy L. S. Visscher ◽  
Remy A. Hirasing ◽  
Jacob C. Seidell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Organized Sports ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
School Canteen

Energy balance–related behavior on schooldays and beliefs about school-based interventions may differ between students in different educational levels, sexes, and BMI (body mass index) categories. In Zwolle (the Netherlands), 1,084 adolescents (13-15 years) at 9 secondary schools completed a questionnaire. Overweight prevalence (boys 18.1%, girls 19.3%) increased with decreasing educational level, especially in boys. Girls reported healthier behavior than boys regarding daily consumption of fruit (35% vs. 29%), vegetables (58% vs. 48%), ≤1 snack/candy (36% vs. 26%), ≤3 glasses of sugared drinks (80% vs. 73%; all p < .05). Unhealthier dietary behaviors were associated with lower educational level, except for eating sugary and savory snacks. Snacks and sugared drinks consumed at school were mostly brought from home (61.6% and 68.5%, respectively). Overweight students reported less frequent consumption of daily breakfast, snacks, and sugared drinks than nonoverweight students. Of all students, 40% spent ≥1 hour per day cycling to school. Lower educational level students reported less organized sports activities than higher level students, but more outside play and other activities. Overweight was associated with cycling to school (boys) and participating in organized sports (girls). More girls than boys were interested in lessons about healthy nutrition (44.4% vs. 31.7%). To stimulate physical activity, boys suggested more physical education classes (63%), girls advised more variation (47%) and choice (43%). A healthy school canteen (57%) and offering free fruit (67%) were suggested as promising interventions to stimulate healthy behavior. Educational and environmental interventions to tackle unhealthy dietary and physical activity behavior should be developed in collaboration with parents and tailored to educational level and gender.

Gender- and Puberty-Dependent Association Between Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms: National Survey Among Chinese Adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1430-1437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Sun ◽  
Jing An ◽  
Xi Wang ◽  
Ping Zu ◽  
Fang-Biao Tao
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Youth Risk Behavior Survey ◽  
The Past ◽  
Han Ethnicity ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Pubertal Transition

Background:The study aims to understand the possible gender difference in the associations between physical activity and depressive symptoms during pubertal transition.Methods:Participants were 30,399 children and adolescents of Han ethnicity from urban and rural areas in 8 cities in China. Physical activity (PA) and depressive symptom was assessed by adapted Youth Risk Behavior Survey and Children Depression Inventory (CDI), respectively. Pubertal development was assessed by trained physicians.Results:In China, over 30% boys and 40% girls reported having no vigorous PA (VPA) or moderate PA (MPA) in the past week. In girls, participating in VPA 1 to 2 days/week showed protective effect for depressive symptoms; whereas in boys, participating in MPA 1 to 2 days/week showed protective effect for depressive symptoms at and after genital stage III (G3).Conclusions:Moderate frequency (1 to 2 days/week) in PA undertaken might be encouraged to prevent depressive symptoms among adolescents.

scholarly journals Towards an In-Depth Understanding of Physical Activity and Eating Behaviours during COVID-19 Social Confinement: A Combined Approach from a Portuguese National Survey

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2685
Author(s):  
Marlene Nunes Silva ◽  
Maria João Gregório ◽  
Rute Santos ◽  
Adilson Marques ◽  
Bruno Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Multiple Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Opposite Pattern ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
Education Levels

Rapid worldwide decreases in physical activity (PA), an increase in sedentary behaviour (SB) and poorer dietary patterns have been reported during COVID-19 confinement periods. However, as national variability has been observed, this study sought to describe PA, SB and eating patterns, and to explore their gender as well as other socio-demographic correlates and how they interrelate in a representative sample of Portuguese adults during the COVID-19 first mandatory social confinement. The survey was applied online and by telephone to 5856 adults (mean age = 45.8 years; 42.6% women). The majority reported high (46.0%) or moderate (20.5%) PA levels. Men, younger participants, those with higher education levels and a favourable perception of their financial situation reported higher PA levels, with the opposite pattern for SB. Physical fitness activities and household chores were more reported by women, with more strength training and running activities reported by men. Regarding eating behaviours, 45.1% reported changes, positive (58%) and negative (42%), with 18.2% reporting increases in consumption of fruit, vegetables, and fish and other seafood consumption, while 10.8% (most with lower educational level and less comfortable with their income) reported an increase in consumption of ready-to-eat meals, soft drinks, savoury snacks, and take-away and delivered meals. Two clusters—a health-enhancing vs. risky pattern—emerged through multiple correspondence analysis characterized by co-occurrence of high vs. low PA levels, positive vs. negative eating changes, awareness or not of the COVID-19 PA and dietary recommendations, perceived financial situation, higher vs. lower educational level and time in social confinement. In conclusion, while in social confinement, both positive and negative PA and eating behaviours and trends were displayed, highlighting the role of key sociodemographic correlates contributing to healthy vs. risky patterns. Results may inform future health interventions and policies to be more targeted to those at risk, and also advocate the promotion of PA and healthy eating in an integrated fashion.

scholarly journals Physical Activity, Sensation Seeking, and Aggression as Injury Risk Factors in Young Swiss Men: A Population-Based Cohort Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1049-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Martin-Diener ◽  
Simon Foster ◽  
Meichun Mohler-Kuo ◽  
Brian W. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
The Past

Background:This study investigates the relationships between physical activity (PA), sports participation and sensation seeking or aggression and injury risk in young men.Methods:A representative cohort study was conducted with 4686 conscripts for the Swiss army. Risk factors assessed at baseline were PA, the frequency of sports participation, sensation seeking, and aggression. The number of injuries during the past 12 months was reported 16 months after baseline. Exposure to moderate-tovigorous physical activity (MVPA) was estimated based on baseline PA.Results:Among conscripts, 48.5% reported at least 1 injury for the past 12 months. After accounting for exposure to MVPA, the most inactive individuals (reference group) had the highest injury risk and those with high levels of PA and weekly sports participation the lowest (Poisson regression analysis: incidence rate ratio = 0.14 [0.12–0.16]). Independent of activity level, sensation seeking increased cumulative injury incidence significantly (Logistic regression analysis [injured vs. not injured]: odds ratio = 1.29 [1.02–1.63]) and incidence rates marginally. Aggression was marginally associated only with cumulative injury incidence and only in those participating in daily sports.Conclusions:When accounting for exposure to PA, being inactive is a strong injury risk factor in young men, whereas the roles of the personality variables are less clear.

scholarly journals Bilabial fricatives in Mexican Spanish: A sociophonetic analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-161
Author(s):  
Sergio Robles-Puente ◽  
Jesús Vilches Aguado
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Mexican Spanish ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
Do So ◽  
Spanish Dialects

Voiceless bilabial fricative productions ([ɸ]) have been widely reported for several Spanish dialects especially in America (Lenz 1940; Predmore 1945; Navarro Tomás 1943; Florez 1951; Boyd-Bowman 1960; Canfield 1981; among others). Most of these sources posit that the bilabial variant [ɸ] is more likely to be found in rural areas, that it is normally produced by speakers with a low educational level and that is generally followed by back (and rounded) vowels. Nevertheless, there is a need to formalize such observations and check to what extent these external and internal factors or others may be impacting the choice of this fricative over the more common [f]. In order to do so, eighteen speakers of Spanish from Guanajuato (Mexico), an area that has been reported to present both variants (Boyd-Bowman 1960), were recorded producing words with ‘f’. The analysis of 126 productions yielded the following results: a) speakers with a lower educational level (primary or secondary education) show more instances of the bilabial fricative [ɸ] than those that have attained higher degrees (university); b) older speakers and males tend to produce the vernacular variant [ɸ] more than younger speakers and females; and c) back round vowels (/o u/) are more likely to trigger the use of the bilabial fricative due to their articulatory similarities.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relation between Atopic Diseases and Lifestyle Patterns among Adolescents Living in Greece: Evidence from the Greek Global Asthma Network (GAN) Cross-Sectional Study

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 932
Author(s):  
George Antonogeorgos ◽  
Kostas N. Priftis ◽  
Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos ◽  
Philippa Ellwood ◽  
Luis García-Marcos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Atopic Diseases ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
The Past ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Lifestyle Patterns

Introduction: Diet and physical activity might be associated with the risk of allergic diseases in childhood. However, evidence in literature is sparse and diverse. We aim to examine the associations between four healthy dietary consumption pattern drinks, plus the adherence to a physically active lifestyle with atopic diseases (asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema) in adolescence and their relative importance. Methods: A total of 1934 adolescents (921 boys, 47.5%) and their parents completed a validated questionnaire assessing atopic diseases’ symptoms prevalence in the past 12 months, as well as nutritional and physical activity information. Four healthy dietary and one physical active lifestyle patterns were identified and logistic regression was applied to assess their relation with allergic diseases. Results: A high weekly consumption of fruits, vegetables and pulses and low consumption of unhealthy foods was negatively associated with all atopic symptoms while adherence to a physical active lifestyle was inversely associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis symptoms and dairy products with asthma and eczema symptoms in the past 12 months after adjustment for several confounders (all p < 0.05). Fruits, vegetables and pulses consumption per week emerged as the most important lifestyle pattern negatively associated for all atopic diseases, after the adjustment for all the remaining lifestyle patterns and confounders (all p < 0.05) Conclusions: Our findings suggest that a high fruit, vegetable and pulse intake should be the first lifestyle intervention every clinician and public health care worker evolving in the management of atopic adolescents should encourage and promote.

scholarly journals Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in Northern China: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqian Xu ◽  
Han Bao ◽  
Zixuan Tian ◽  
Hao Zhu ◽  
Lige Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Northern China ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽  
Current Drinker ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background Hypertension has always been a worldwide health concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension among adult residents of northern China, where people usually have a high-fat, high-salt diet and heavy alcohol consumption. Methods Through the Early Screening and Comprehensive Intervention Project for High Risk Groups of Cardiovascular Diseases in the Inner Mongolia of northern China, we collected data of 70,380 residents, from September 2015 to June 2017. We assessed the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in the total population and sub-populations. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors associated with the prevalence and control of hypertension. Results Among participants, only 13.4% had optimal blood pressure levels. About 55.7% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 55.3–56.1%) of the participants had hypertension. In addition, the awareness, treatment, control and control under-treatment rate of hypertension were 52.8% (95%CI = 52.3–53.3%), 43.3% (95%CI = 42.8–43.8%), 8.6% (95%CI = 8.3–8.9%) and 19.8% (95%CI = 19.2–20.4%), respectively. Multivariable logistic regression showed that older, male, Han, living in rural areas, current drinker, not married, lower educational level, lower annual income, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia were more likely to be suffered from hypertension (P < 0.05). Controlled hypertension was less common in those younger, Mongol, not married, farmer, current drinker, lower educational level, obesity, diabetes, without prior CHD, and without prior CVD (P < 0.05). Conclusion Among populations aged 35–75 years in Northern China, more than half have hypertension, fewer than one-tenth have successfully controlled hypertension, and fewer than one-fifth of hypertension patients receiving treatment have controlled hypertension.

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