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Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Cardiometabolic Risks and Lung Function Impairment among Middle-Aged Women in Rural Taiwan

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  • Ming-Shyan Lin

    (Department of Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Yunlin 638, Taiwan)

  • Mei-Hua Yeh

    (Department of Respiratory Therapy, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Yunlin 638, Taiwan)

  • Mei-Yen Chen

    (Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
    School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
    Department of Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Yunlin 638, Taiwan)

Abstract

Background: This study aims to explore the prevalence of and factors associated with cardiometabolic risks and lung function impairment among middle-aged women. Methods: A nurse-led community health development and cross-sectional study design was applied in Yunlin County, Taiwan. Lung function test was performed by a certified technician using a valid spirometer, during annual community health checkups conducted by a collaborating local hospital. Lung function impairment and cardiometabolic risks were measured and defined, based on the medical diagnosis and the national standard, by the hospital. Results: From a total of 439 middle-aged women, the prevalence of lung function impairment and metabolic syndrome were 26% and 47.2%, respectively. Many women adopted few health habits, e.g., only 30.5% engaged in regular exercise. A significant association between lung function impairment and four cardiometabolic risk factors ( p < 0.05) was found. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that adopting few exercises (OR = 0.56, 95% CI 0.36–0.87) and lung function impairment (OR = 2.12, 95% CI 1.34–3.35) were independently associated with metabolic syndrome, after adjusting for confounding factors, such as age and education. Conclusions: The findings revealed that middle-aged women have a high prevalence of cardiometabolic risks and lung function impairment. Lung function impairment and physical inactivity were independently associated with an increased risk of having metabolic syndrome.

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  • Ming-Shyan Lin & Mei-Hua Yeh & Mei-Yen Chen, 2020. "Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Cardiometabolic Risks and Lung Function Impairment among Middle-Aged Women in Rural Taiwan," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-8, November.
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