Korean Journal of Health Promotion,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4), P. 167 - 175
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Background:
This
study
examines
the
impact
of
sleep
duration
on
incidence
metabolic
syndrome
in
Korean
adults.Methods:
A
total
11,721
participants
(5,263
male
6,458
female)
aged
19–64
years
from
8th
Korea
National
Health
and
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
were
included.
Sleep
was
categorized
as
less
than
7
hours,
to
9
or
more
hours.
Metabolic
defined
using
Cholesterol
Education
Program
Adult
Treatment
Panel-III
criteria.
Chisquare
tests
logistic
regression
analysis
conducted
assess
associations.Results:
The
prevalence
28.4%,
higher
(34.4%)
female
(23.6%).
average
6.79±1.75
In
male,
sleeping
6
hours
increased
risk
by
1.54
times
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.30–1.82)
abdominal
obesity
1.51
CI:
1.29–1.77).
premenopausal
female,
under
1.28
1.06–1.55)
1.41
1.20–1.66).Conclusions:
Shorter
is
linked
a
obesity,
highlighting
importance
adequate
for
health.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: July 10, 2024
Abstract
Background
This
study
quantifies
the
longitudinal
economic
burden
for
a
wide
spectrum
of
incident
complications,
metabolic
syndrome
(MS)-related
risk
factors,
and
comorbidities
in
patients
with
MS.
Methods
retrospective
utilized
linked
data
from
2013
National
Health
Interview
Survey
2012–2021
Insurance
Research
Database
to
identify
MS
individuals
their
characteristics.
The
incidence
rate
each
complication
was
calculated
as
number
events
period
divided
by
total
person-years
during
follow-up.
healthcare
costs
complications
were
analyzed
using
generalized
estimating
equation
model
determine
cost
impact
after
adjustment
patients’
Sensitivity
analyses
on
variables
high
missing
rates
(i.e.,
cause
death,
body
mass
index)
performed.
Results
Among
837
identified
over
8.28
(±
1.35)
years
follow-up,
most
frequent
microvascular
diseases
(incidence
nephropathy/retinopathy/neuropathy:
6.49/2.64/2.08
per
100
person-years),
followed
cardiovascular
(2.47),
peripheral
vascular
(2.01),
cancers
(1.53).
Death
costliest
event
(event-year
person:
USD
16,429)
expensive
(USD
9,127−11,083
non-MS-
MS-related
cancers).
Developing
non-MS/MS-related
cancers,
diseases,
obesity-related
medical
conditions
increased
annual
273%
(95%
CI:
181−397%)/175%
(105−269%),
159%
(118−207%),
140%
(84−214%),
respectively.
Microvascular
had
lowest
27%
[17−39%]/27%
[11−46%]/24%
[11−37%]
increases
nephropathy/neuropathy/retinopathy,
respectively).
Having
existing
20%
(osteoarthritis)
108%
(depression).
morbid
obesity
index
≥
35
kg/m
2
)
58%
(30−91%).
Conclusions
costly
cancers),
factors
obesity),
depression)
highlight
urgent
need
early
intervention
prevent
its
progression.
comprehensive
estimates
reported
this
can
facilitate
parameterization
cost-effective
interventions
these
patients.
International Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
155(4), P. 654 - 665
Published: March 27, 2024
Abstract
Tobacco
and
alcohol
may
interact
to
increase
the
risk
of
liver
cancer,
which
might
be
modified
by
other
factors.
Their
combined
effects
in
context
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
remain
unclear.
Given
increasing
prevalence
MetS,
this
nested
case–control
study
was
conducted
evaluate
smoking
consumption
on
cancer
with
stratification
MetS.
We
included
15,352
patients
92,112
matched
controls
who
attended
nationwide
general
health
examination
during
2009–2019,
using
a
customized
database
(
N
=
5,545,835)
from
Korean
National
Health
Insurance
Service.
Liver
according
estimated
conditional
multivariable
logistic
regression.
Additive
multiplicative
interactions
between
these
two
factors
were
assessed.
Results
showed
that
men,
dual
current
users
at
significantly
higher
compared
nonusers,
adjusted
odds
ratio
(aOR)
1.61,
95%
confidence
interval:
(1.50,
1.72).
Interactions
detected
light‐to‐moderate
(0.1–28
g/day)
heavy
(>20
pack‐years)
additive
scale,
relative
excess
due
interaction
0.34
(0.16,
0.51),
attributable
proportion
0.22
(0.11,
0.33),
synergy
index
2.75
(1.85,
3.66),
aOR
for
product
term
1.28
(1.11,
1.49).
An
also
revealed
drinking
MetS
subgroup.
In
women,
drinking/nonsmoking
negatively
associated
non‐MetS
conclusion,
holistic
promotion
program
should
target
male
tobacco
cigarettes
alcohol,
including
users,
especially
those
Journal of the American Nutrition Association,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Objective
High
consumption
of
sugar-sweetened
beverages
(SSBs)
is
associated
with
an
increased
risk
all-cause
and
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
mortality;
however,
the
data
results
for
Asian
populations,
particularly
in
Korea,
are
limited
unclear.
Therefore,
this
research
aimed
to
investigate
association
between
types
SSB
cause-specific
mortality
South
Korean
adults.
Journal Of Clinical Periodontology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
Aim
As
data
are
sparse
on
the
long‐term
association
between
periodontal
diseases
and
development
of
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS),
we
investigated
their
relationship
in
a
Thai
cohort
over
10‐year
observational
period.
Methods
Medical
records
assessments
2161
employees
Electricity
Generating
Authority
Thailand
collected
at
two
time
points,
2003
2013,
were
used.
Experienced
periodontists
used
standard
national
international
criteria
to
define
periodontitis
MetS.
The
impact
baseline
subsequent
MetS
incidence
its
components
was
evaluated
using
regression
analyses.
Results
severity
extent
significantly
predicted
decade,
with
higher
individuals
poorer
health.
A
single
percentage
increase
raised
risk
by
0.4%
developing
individual
0.2%.
Independent
health,
age
an
emerged
as
factor
impacting
development.
Conclusion
This
study
highlights
potential
effect
increased
progression
Hyperglycaemia
hypertension
most
affected
existence
periodontitis.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 448 - 448
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
is
a
cluster
of
risk
factors
that
significantly
increase
the
cardiovascular
disease,
including
type
2
diabetes,
etc.
Assessing
predictive
diagnostic
power
anthropometric
indicators
for
MetS
crucial
early
identification
and
prevention
related
health
issues.
This
study
focuses
on
Korean
adult
population
while
providing
insights
may
be
applicable
to
broader
global
contexts.
Therefore,
this
aimed
compare
capabilities
various
indicators,
body
mass
index
(BMI),
waist-to-height
ratio
(WHtR),
muscle
mass-to-fat
(MFR),
mass-to-waist
(MWR),
shape
(ABSI),
in
relation
adults.
Methods:
Data
from
13,725
participants
Korea
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(2008–2011)
were
analyzed.
The
each
indicator
was
assessed
using
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
analysis,
area
under
(AUC)
values
compared.
Participants
classified
into
normal
(NG)
abnormal
(AG)
groups
based
established
cutoff
values,
logistic
regression
analysis
performed
evaluate
odds
group.
Results:
WHtR
showed
highest
AUC
(0.792
men
0.768
women),
indicating
superior
accuracy
compared
other
(p
<
0.001).
Logistic
indicated
both
unadjusted
adjusted
ratios
(OR)
higher
AG
than
NG
across
all
Specifically,
OR
(95%
confidence
interval)
6.793
(5.929–7.784)
4.665
(4.151–5.423)
women,
representing
among
Conclusion:
Among
most
reliable
practical
predicting
It
useful
intervention
clinical
public
settings.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Abstract
Background
This
study
analyzed
the
prevalence
of
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
among
Korean
adults
aged
19
and
older
over
past
15
years.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
data
from
Korea
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(KNHANES)
2007
to
2022
was
conducted.
The
included
87,397
subjects.
MetS
defined
according
Cholesterol
Education
Program-Third
Adult
Treatment
Panel
(NCEP-ATP)
III
Society
for
Study
Obesity
(KOSSO)
criteria.
Results
increased
22.8%
in
28.6%
but
showed
sex
differences,
with
males
increasing
(24.5–36.8%)
females
decreasing
(20.6–19.5%).
Among
components
MetS,
hyperglycemia
abdominal
obesity
most
significant
increases
(1.51-fold
1.29-fold,
respectively).
While
all
age
groups,
30–39
(1.98-fold)
19–29
(1.81-fold).
Low
high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(HDL-C)
only
component
that
decreased
(0.62-fold)
more
prevalent
females.
In
sub-analysis
those
65
older,
both
Individuals
had
higher
rates
current
smoking,
heavy
drinking,
physical
inactivity,
carbohydrate
consumption.
Conclusions
is
gradually
Korea,
are
rapidly
increasing,
especially
younger
males.
Although
due
changes
social
environment,
continuous
efforts
needed
postmenopausal
Targeted
health
policies
interventions
should
be
established.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e43073 - e43073
Published: March 1, 2025
Highlights•Compared
FLI
and
HSI
for
predicting
MetS
in
a
16-year
community-based
cohort.•FLI
showed
superior
predictive
power
prevalence
incidence
over
HSI.•Both
indices
were
significantly
associated
with
incidence.•Incorporating
into
clinical
practice
can
enhance
early
detection
of
MetS.•FLI
is
valuable
tool
managing
diverse
populations.AbstractAimsThis
study
aimed
to
compare
the
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
index
(FLI),
hepatic
steatosis
(HSI)
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
prospective
cohort
follow-up
period.MethodsData
from
Ansan–Ansung
Korean
Genome
Epidemiology
Study
used.
We
evaluated
8,271
participants
5,242
without
at
baseline
incidence.ResultsThe
was
30.5%.
The
prevalence,
showing
ability
compared
HSI.
During
period,
2,286
(43.6%)
developed
MetS.
Both
Time-dependent
receiver
operating
characteristic
curve
analysis,
Harrell's
C-index,
integrated
discrimination
improvement
indicated
that
demonstrated
better
than
HSI.ConclusionsGiven
increasing
its
health
implications,
incorporating
improve
intervention
strategies.
Future
research
should
investigate
applicability
populations
role
comprehensive
management
protocols.