Long-term trends in the prevalence of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in South Korea, 2011–2021: a representative longitudinal serial study

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 55, P. 101474 - 101474

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Language: Английский

Long-term trends and patterns in ultra-processed food consumption among Korean adults from 1998 to 2022

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Ultra-processed foods are linked to adverse health outcomes, making it crucial monitor consumption trends. Despite rising due Westernized diets in Asia, long-term studies targeting Asian adults lacking. Thus, we analyzed ultra-processed food trends among Korean from 1998 2022. Additionally, compared intakes before and during the pandemic evaluate potential impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, nutrient profiles non-ultra-processed group intakes. This study used data Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2022, classifying into four NOVA groups. Dietary intake was assessed In 2020-2022, had a higher proportion using single 24-hour recall for 96,447 individuals aged 20 years or older. Sampling weights were applied adjust complex survey design non-responses. We calculated weighted means confidence intervals energy by groups various profiles. The steadily increased 17.41% 1998-2005 26.71% 2016-2019 (mean difference: 9.30% [95% CI, 8.62-9.98%]), but declined first time pandemic, falling 25.33% -1.39% -2.18% -0.59%]). calories carbohydrates (62.12% vs. 58.81%) fats (28.22% 22.31%) lower protein (10.32% 17.26%) foods. From fat content both significantly increased, 26.24 28.15% 1.91% 1.33-2.49%]) 16.81 22.26% 5.45% 4.99-5.91%]). examined 25-year South Koreans, showing consistent increase until which time. However, this decline may be temporary, underscoring need sustained efforts reduce consumption.

Language: Английский

Assessment of the Knowledge of Healthcare Professionals on Nutrition and Diabetes Self-management in Type-2 Diabetes Treatment at a Health Facility in Tshwane, South Africa

The Open Public Health Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Background Diabetes mellitus remains an important non-communicable disease globally and is rapidly emerging as a major public health problem. The burden of the continues to rise, even in sub-Saharan Africa. Healthcare professionals often lack necessary skills lead patients through lifestyle modifications instead depend on pharmacological therapy. Recent studies advocate for integration innovative healthcare approaches promotion non-pharmacological treatment context broader education management diabetes other conditions. Aim Objectives This study aimed assess level knowledge nurses nutrition self-management treating with type 2 at community centre Tshwane district. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted amongst 53 nurses. standardized questionnaire modified collect data from working facility. Results Most lower scores were not aware DM guideline, p-value < 0.05. high score guideline well. Overall, CHC had diabetes. Conclusion showed notable gap pertaining Promoting adoption current guidelines encouraging continued professional development can effectively address disparities, particularly among limited experience diploma-level credentials.

Language: Английский