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Sex Differences in Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome in the Korean Population

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  • Yunjeong Yi

    (Department of Nursing, Kyungin Women’s University, Incheon 21041, Korea)

  • Jiyeon An

    (Department of Nursing, Kyungin Women’s University, Incheon 21041, Korea)

Abstract

With an increase in the obese population, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing in Korea. This study aimed to identify sex- and age-specific risk factors for metabolic syndrome. A secondary data analysis was performed using the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey. Participants comprised 6144 adults aged 20–79 years. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was high in the middle- and old-aged men (31.9% and 34.5%, respectively) and in old-aged women (39.1%). Risk factors for metabolic syndrome showed different patterns for men and women. In men, alcohol drinking was identified as the main risk factor for hypertension (odds ratio (OR); young = 3.3 vs. middle age = 2.0), high triglycerides (young = 2.4 vs. middle age = 2.2), and high fasting blood sugar (middle age = 1.6). In women, the main risk factors were household income and education level, showing different patterns in different age groups. In conclusion, the vulnerable groups at high risk of metabolic syndrome are those of middle-aged men and women. The pattern of risk factors is sex-specific.

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  • Yunjeong Yi & Jiyeon An, 2020. "Sex Differences in Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome in the Korean Population," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(24), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:24:p:9513-:d:464587
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