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Moderate physical activity level as a protective factor against metabolic syndrome in middle‐aged and older women

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  • Chia‐Huei Lin
  • Shang‐Lin Chiang
  • Patsy Yates
  • Meei‐Shyuan Lee
  • Yi‐Jen Hung
  • Wen‐Chii Tzeng
  • Li‐Chi Chiang

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Aims and objectives To investigate whether physical activity is a protective factor against metabolic syndrome in middle‐aged and older women. Background Socio‐demographic and lifestyle behaviour factors contribute to metabolic syndrome. To minimise the risk of metabolic syndrome, several global guidelines recommend increasing physical activity level. However, only limited research has investigated the relationship between physical activity levels and metabolic syndrome in middle‐aged and older women after adjusting for socio‐demographic and lifestyle behaviour factors. Design Cross‐sectional design. Methods A convenience sample of 326 middle‐aged and older women was recruited. Metabolic syndrome was confirmed according to the National Cholesterol Education Program, Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines, and physical activity levels were measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results The sample had a mean age of 60·9 years, and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 43·3%. Postmenopausal women and women with low socioeconomic status (low‐education background, without personal income and currently unemployed) had a significantly higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome. After adjusting for significant socio‐demographic and lifestyle behaviour factors, the women with moderate or high physical activity levels had a significantly lower (OR = 0·10; OR = 0·11, p

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  • Chia‐Huei Lin & Shang‐Lin Chiang & Patsy Yates & Meei‐Shyuan Lee & Yi‐Jen Hung & Wen‐Chii Tzeng & Li‐Chi Chiang, 2015. "Moderate physical activity level as a protective factor against metabolic syndrome in middle‐aged and older women," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 24(9-10), pages 1234-1245, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:24:y:2015:i:9-10:p:1234-1245
    DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12683
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    1. Lisa M. Charron & Chloe Milstein & Samantha I. Moyers & Christiaan G. Abildso & Jamie F. Chriqui, 2021. "Do State Comprehensive Planning Statutes Address Physical Activity?: Implications for Rural Communities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-25, November.

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