Panel Data Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors and COVID-19’s Impact on Drinking Habits: Evidence from a Japanese Survey DOI Open Access
Makoto Nakakita, Naoki Kubota, Tomoki Toyabe

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(5), P. 663 - 663

Published: April 23, 2025

Alcohol use is closely related to health, emotional state, and social behavior. However, no clear consensus exists on how socioeconomic factors influence drinking habits or the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use. This study examines these relationships in Japan using panel data from a questionnaire survey (2014–2022), consisting of 10,836 responses provided by 1289 respondents, logistic regression analysis. The results revealed that males, individuals aged 40–69, cigarette smokers, those who exercise regularly are more likely drink alcohol, whereas working at least 2 days per week, earning higher incomes, good health less alcohol. impact behavior varied region, with significant effects observed specific regions. Additionally, an identified decline since 2016 highlights rising awareness shifting values, particularly among younger generations. These findings underscore strong association between attributes emphasize need consider regional differences policy cultural influences. Overall, this provides key insights for future research public policies Japan.

Language: Английский

Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Body Weight Gain During Nationwide Lockdown Due to COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access

Clinton R. Nishida,

Hiroyuki Honda, Yuki Otsuka

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Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 2242 - 2242

Published: March 25, 2025

Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, people in Japan were urged to stay at home as much possible, and this resulted significant changes lifestyle behavior. The new included factors affecting both energy intake consumption, it is now thought that weight gain during lockdown was result of complex effects. aim study determine relationships among habits, laboratory data, body using medical check-up data. Methods: A total 3789 individuals who had undergone consecutive check-ups period from 2018 2020 study. Participants whose increased by 5% or more divided into two groups: a before-lockdown group (participants gained between 2019) an after-lockdown 2020). Physical measurements, answers six questions about for which information obtained records check-ups, compared groups. Results: There no difference distribution 2018-2019 before 2019-2020 after lockdown. groups 7% participants (279 273 participants, respectively). Diastolic blood pressure levels AST, ALT, LDL-C significantly higher than group. percentages with alcohol consumption exercise habits group, analysis gender showed differences women but not men. Conclusions: distributions COVID-19 pandemic similar. Exercise might have been unique causing particularly women. Our findings suggest impact behavioral restrictions may be different men

Language: Английский

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A Cross-Sectional Study of Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Insights from Romanian Physical Education Male Students and Non-Professionals DOI Creative Commons

Marian Coman,

Angelica Stan, Andreea Maria Adam

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Balneo and PRM Research Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(Vol 16 No. 1), P. 767 - 767

Published: March 31, 2025

Obesity is a growing global public health issue linked to reduced life expectancy. While genetic predisposition, physical activity, demographic factors, and energy intake are recognized as key contributors, the specific determinants of overweight remain de-bated. This study examines body composition cardiovascular capacity differences among university students at "Dunărea de Jos" University Galați, comparing from Faculty Non-Professional Studies (MSNP, n=116) Physical Education Sport (MSPE, n=51). Body was assessed using InBody 720 (Biospace, Ko-rea), analyzing total water, intracellular extracellular protein, minerals, fat mass (BFM), skeletal muscle mass, percentage (PBF), BMI, waist-hip ratio, score. Cardiovascular measured via Ruffier Test, data were analyzed SPSS v26 (α = 0.05). MSNP participants had significantly greater BFM (16.55 ± 5.46 kg vs. 12.58 4.98 kg, p 0.003, Cohen’s d 0.78) PBF (20.71% 5.32 15.57% 4.89, < 0.001, 1.03) compared MSPE students. BMI classification revealed higher proportion in (33.3%) than (25%), whereas obesity rates (10.3% 5.9%). However, difference not statistically significant (χ² 2.84, 0.09). In group, 55.2% advised lose weight, while 44% required increased 12% recommended for weight loss 26% gain (p 0.001). Index scores indicated better cardio-vascular fitness (8.76 1.92) (10.92 2.11, 0.01, 1.05). The lower highlight urgent need targeted activity interventions nutritional education mitigate risk. Integrating structured exercise programs lifestyle modifications into curricula could enhance long-term metabolic outcomes young adults.

Language: Английский

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The Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Body Mass Index (BMI) Among Asian American Women Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Uyen‐Sa Nguyen, Hyeouk Chris Hahm, Sarpong Boateng

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(5), P. 661 - 661

Published: April 22, 2025

We examined the association between perceived discrimination and body mass index (BMI) in Asian American (AA) women before during COVID-19 pandemic. The data used were from Epidemiology/Epigenetics of Women’s Action for Resilience Empowerment (Epi AWARE) study, which enrolled 157 AA aged 18 to 59 December 2019 September 2022. Two sets questions measured “everyday” (e.g., “How often do people act as if you are dishonest?”) “lifetime” “unfair treatment due your race at school”) discrimination. Responses combined, creating a cumulative score, dichotomized into “no” versus “any” Self-reported height weight calculate BMI, <25 kg/m2 ≥25 kg/m2. Multivariable binomial regression estimated risk ratios (RRs) 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). Overall, reporting any no more likely be classified having BMI ≥ 25 (RR = 2.09; CI: 1.06–4.13). RR who responded pandemic (20 March 2020 or later) was 2.65 0.82–8.58); pre-pandemic response 1.93 0.75–5.01). Our suggest that experiences racism may impact among women. Further research is needed identify mechanisms design appropriate interventions.

Language: Английский

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Panel Data Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors and COVID-19’s Impact on Drinking Habits: Evidence from a Japanese Survey DOI Open Access
Makoto Nakakita, Naoki Kubota, Tomoki Toyabe

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(5), P. 663 - 663

Published: April 23, 2025

Alcohol use is closely related to health, emotional state, and social behavior. However, no clear consensus exists on how socioeconomic factors influence drinking habits or the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use. This study examines these relationships in Japan using panel data from a questionnaire survey (2014–2022), consisting of 10,836 responses provided by 1289 respondents, logistic regression analysis. The results revealed that males, individuals aged 40–69, cigarette smokers, those who exercise regularly are more likely drink alcohol, whereas working at least 2 days per week, earning higher incomes, good health less alcohol. impact behavior varied region, with significant effects observed specific regions. Additionally, an identified decline since 2016 highlights rising awareness shifting values, particularly among younger generations. These findings underscore strong association between attributes emphasize need consider regional differences policy cultural influences. Overall, this provides key insights for future research public policies Japan.

Language: Английский

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