Health Behavior and Metabolic Syndrome of Korean Adults in One-person Households: Based on The National Cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 85-101
Author(s):  
Me-Dal Kim ◽  
Eunok Park
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Korean Adults

scholarly journals Association of Alcohol Drinking Patterns with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Korean Adults: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016–2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6433
Author(s):  
Seung Won Lee ◽  
Sung-In Jang
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Alcohol Drinking ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Alcohol Drinking Patterns ◽  
Drinking Frequency

This study examined the association of alcohol drinking patterns with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in a nationally representative sample of South Korean adults. The cross-sectional study included 12,830 current drinkers (6438 men and 6392 women) who were at least 20 years old. Measures of alcohol drinking patterns included average drinking frequency, usual quantity, and binge drinking frequency over the past year. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to estimate odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for MetS and its components according to alcohol drinking patterns, and also to examine linear trends in these relationships. The prevalence of MetS was 1822 (26.2%) in men and 1313 (17.5%) in women. After adjusting for potential confounding factors, drinking quantity and binge drinking frequency were positively associated with MetS in both sexes. Regarding components of MetS, while the risk of low HDL cholesterol decreased as drinking frequency increased, other MetS components (abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and impaired fasting glucose) worsened. Our results suggest that separate management of each component of MetS will be required to protect cardio-metabolic health, and a healthy drinking culture that refrains from binge drinking should be established in the context of public health.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Socioeconomic Status and the Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Jung Park ◽  
Kyung Eun Yun ◽  
Go Eun Lee ◽  
Hong Jun Cho ◽  
Hye Soon Park
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

scholarly journals Metabolic Syndrome and Colorectal Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 4999-5002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojgan Forootan ◽  
Morteza Tabatabaeefar ◽  
Mansooreh Yahyaei ◽  
Nakisa Maghsoodi
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Metabolic syndrome (MS) in elderly: A cross sectional survey

2011 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. e263-e266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamze Akbulut ◽  
Eda Köksal ◽  
Saniye Bilici ◽  
Nilüfer Acar Tek ◽  
Hilal Yildiran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Health Literacy in Korean Adults and Korean American Immigrants: Implications for Achieving Health Equity

2020 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2097351
Author(s):  
Soondool Chung ◽  
Hee Yun Lee ◽  
Miwoo Lee ◽  
Semi Chung
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
The United States ◽  
Korean American ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Quota Sampling

Health literacy is necessary to understand health information and make appropriate decisions regarding one’s health. This study aims to investigate (1) the health literacy level of Korean citizens and Korean American (KA) immigrants in the United States and (2) factors that influence health literacy across three age groups. A quota sampling method was used to collect cross-sectional survey data from 404 Korean participants and 404 KA immigrants. Andersen’s behavioral model was used as the theoretical framework for this study. Overall, Korean participants had a higher mean score on health literacy than did the KA immigrants. Only one of predisposing and enabling factors were significant variables influencing health literacy in KA immigrants, while several predisposing, enabling and need factors were significantly associated with health literacy in Korean adults. Our findings indicate that both countries need to have a community-based health literacy educational program that is tailored to each age group.

scholarly journals Health Literacy is Associated with Health Behaviors in Students from Vocational Education and Training Schools: A Danish Population-Based Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Demant Klinker ◽  
Anna Aaby ◽  
Lene Winther Ringgaard ◽  
Anneke Vang Hjort ◽  
Melanie Hawkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
And Training

Health literacy has been identified as an important and changeable intermediary determinant of health equity. Vocational education and training (VET) schools are a relevant setting for health behavior interventions seeking to diminish health inequities because many VET students come from low socio-economic status backgrounds. This study examines VET students’ health literacy and its association with health behavior based on a cross-sectional survey among 6119 students from 58 VET schools in Denmark in 2019. Two scales from the Health Literacy Questionnaire was used to assess domains of health literacy. Data were analyzed using Anova and logistic regression. The study population consisted of 43.4% female, and mean age was 24.2 years (range 15.8–64.0). The health literacy domain ‘Actively managing my health’ mean was 2.51, SD 0.66, and ‘Appraisal of health information’ mean was 2.37, SD 0.65. For both domains, being female, older age, attending the VET educational program Care-health-pedagogy, and higher self-rated health were associated with higher scale scores. In the adjusted analyses, lower scale scores were associated with less frequent breakfast, daily smoking, high-risk alcohol behavior and moderate-to-low physical activity. Our results show that low health literacy is associated with unhealthy behaviors in this population. Our results support and inform health literacy research and practice in educational institutions and services.

scholarly journals Identification of Metabolic Syndrome Based on Anthropometric, Blood and Spirometric Risk Factors Using Machine Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 7741
Author(s):  
Sang Yeob Kim ◽  
Gyeong Hee Nam ◽  
Byeong Mun Heo
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is an aggregation of coexisting conditions that can indicate an individual’s high risk of major diseases, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to evaluate potential risk factor indicators by identifying relationships between MS and anthropometric and spirometric factors along with blood parameters among Korean adults. A total of 13,978 subjects were enrolled from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Statistical analysis was performed using a complex sampling design to represent the entire Korean population. We conducted binary logistic regression analysis to evaluate and compare potential associations of all included factors. We constructed prediction models based on Naïve Bayes and logistic regression algorithms. The performance evaluation of the prediction model improved the accuracy with area under the curve (AUC) and calibration curve. Among all factors, triglyceride exhibited a strong association with MS in both men (odds ratio (OR) = 2.711, 95% confidence interval (CI) [2.328–3.158]) and women (OR = 3.515 [3.042–4.062]). Regarding anthropometric factors, the waist-to-height ratio demonstrated a strong association in men (OR = 1.511 [1.311–1.742]), whereas waist circumference was the strongest indicator in women (OR = 2.847 [2.447–3.313]). Forced expiratory volume in 6s and forced expiratory flow 25–75% strongly associated with MS in both men (OR = 0.822 [0.749–0.903]) and women (OR = 1.150 [1.060–1.246]). Wrapper-based logistic regression prediction model showed the highest predictive power in both men and women (AUC = 0.868 and 0.932, respectively). Our findings revealed that several factors were associated with MS and suggested the potential of employing machine learning models to support the diagnosis of MS.

scholarly journals The Association of Hypovitaminosis D with the Metabolic Syndrome Is Independent of the Degree of Obesity

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inka Miñambres ◽  
Joan Sánchez-Hernández ◽  
Jose Luis Sánchez-Quesada ◽  
Jose Rodríguez ◽  
Alberto de Leiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mean

Background. It remains uncertain whether the metabolic syndrome (MS) or insulin resistance contribute to the association between vitamin D deficiency and obesity. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 343 subjects who were overweight or obese. We analyzed anthropometric data and the presence or absence of MS. Additionally, we determined 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) and insulin concentrations, and the HOMA index was calculated. Chi-square test,Mann-Whitney U test, Student's t-tests,and logistic regression analysis were used. Results. The mean age of the patients was 42±11 years, and 65.9% were women. The mean BMI was 34.7±8.3 kg/m2 and 25(OH)D levels were 53.7±29.8 nmol/L. Forty-six patients (13.4%) had MS. Vitamin D status was associated with the degree of obesity, especially with a BMI > 40 kg/m2. Patients with MS had lower levels of 25(OH)D than patients without (43.3±29.0 versus 55.3±29.6 mmol/L, resp.), and the odds ratio for hypovitaminosis D was 2.7 (confidence interval (CI), 1.14–6.4) (P=.023) for patients with MS versus patients without MS, irrespective of the degree of obesity. Conclusions. Our data confirm the association between vitamin D and MS and suggest that this association is independent of the degree of obesity.

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