Exploring the link between metabolic syndrome and risk of dysmobility syndrome in elderly population

Objectives: To analyze the relationship between the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, food intake, and diet quality in elderly (≥65 years old) Chilean population. Design: Cross sectional analysis based on the last national health survey performed in the years 2009 and 2010 (ChNHS 2009-2010). Setting: Non-institutionalized individuals of 65 years or older were selected and visited at home. Participants: A subsample of 505 elderly adults from the ChNHS 2009-2010 who answered a food questionnaire and had appropriate information to diagnose metabolic syndrome following the ATPIII-NCEP guidelines. Measurements: Fasting blood samples were obtained in order to measure blood lipids and fasting blood glucose. Blood pressure, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI) were also measured. A 5-item food frequency questionnaire was applied to all the participants of NHS 2009-2010. Results: The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the Chilean adult population was 37.7%, increasing in frequency with advancing age. Among the elderly (≥65 years old), metabolic syndrome was found in 57.2% of the sample. Elevated blood pressure and increased waist circumference were the most prevalent metabolic syndrome components among this group (88% and 80%, respectively). Low intake of fruits, vegetables, whole cereals, fish, and dairy was seen among the elderly, and no association was found between food intake nor diet quality and metabolic syndrome prevalence. Conclusion: Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent among the Chilean elderly population and its prevalence is not associated with food intake or diet quality in this age group.

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Association Between Individual Components of Metabolic Syndrome and Cognitive Function in Northeast Rural China

American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias® ◽

10.1177/1533317519865428 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (7-8) ◽

pp. 507-512 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Xue Wang ◽

Dechun Luan ◽

Shimeng Xin ◽

Yang Liu ◽

Qian Gao

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Abdominal Obesity ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Mini Mental State Examination ◽

Rural China ◽

Medical Histories ◽

State Examination ◽

Metabolic Syndrome Components

Aim: The aim of this article was to examine associations between metabolic syndrome and its individual components with cognitive function among rural elderly population in northeast China. Methods: Our study included 1047 residents aged older than 60 years in a northeast rural area. All were interviewed and data were obtained including sociodemographic and medical histories. Cognitive function was assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination. Metabolic syndrome was defined by NCEP-ATP III. Results: After adjusted for confounding factors, metabolic syndrome was inversely associated with cognitive function (odds ratio [OR] = 1.79; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-3.01) especially in participants aged less than 70 years old (OR = 2.60; 95% CI: 1.27-5.26). In addition, participants with metabolic syndrome had worse language function, which is a part of cognitive function (OR = 2.64; 95% CI: 1.39-5.00). Individual metabolic syndrome components, especially abdominal obesity and hyperglycemia, had significant association with cognitive function (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.56-0.92 and OR = 1.41; 95% CI: 1.12-1.78, respectively). Conclusions: Abdominal obesity might be a protective factor for cognitive function. However, hyperglycemia might be a risk factor.

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Factors Related to the Number of Existing Teeth among Korean Adults Aged 55–79 Years

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16203927 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (20) ◽

pp. 3927 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jung-Ha Lee ◽

Seung-Kyoo Yi ◽

Se-Yeon Kim ◽

Ji-Soo Kim ◽

Han-Na Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Oral Health ◽

Household Income ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Metabolic Diseases ◽

Income Group ◽

Korean Adults ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Region Of Residence ◽

Health Related

This study aimed to determine the association between the number of existing teeth (NET) and socioeconomic status (SES), oral health-related behaviours, and metabolic syndrome in Korean adults aged 55–79 years. The study included 3255 adults who underwent oral health examinations and answered questionnaires regarding SES, oral health-related behaviours, and metabolic diseases in the Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2015). The dependent variable was the binary status based on the median NET in each age group. The independent variables were based on SES, oral health-related behaviours, and the presence of metabolic syndrome. The study findings showed that the factors associated with the NET were sex, household income, education level, region of residence, daily toothbrushing frequency, dental visit within 1 year, smoking, and metabolic syndrome. NET was lower in males (adjusted OR: 0.74), in low household income group (adjusted OR: 0.77), in primary school graduates (adjusted OR: 0.53) and in rural residents (adjusted OR: 0.78). The interventions aimed at preserving existing teeth in elderly population should consider their SES, oral health-related behaviours, and metabolic syndrome and overhauling current oral healthcare system and redefining the roles of oral health professionals.

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