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Association between Lifestyle Factors and Metabolic Syndrome among African Americans in the United States
Joint Authors
Karavatas, Spiridon
Wutoh, Anthony K.
Habib, Muhammad J.
Daniel, Marlon
Kumar, Krishna
Bhanushali, Chintan J.
Lee, Euni
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Although there is a reported association between lifestyle factors and metabolic syndrome, very few studies have used national level data restricted to the African Americans (AAs) in the United States (US).
Methods.
A cross-sectional evaluation was conducted using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2006 including men and nonpregnant women of 20 years or older.
Multiple logistic regression models were constructed to evaluate the association between lifestyle factors and metabolic syndrome.
Results.
AA women had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (39.43%) than AA men (26.77%).
After adjusting for sociodemographic factors, no significant association was found between metabolic syndrome and lifestyle factors including alcohol drinking, cigarette smoking, and physical activity.
Age and marital status were significant predictors for metabolic syndrome.
With increase in age, both AA men and AA women were more likely to have metabolic syndrome (AA men: ORadj=1.05, 95% CI 1.04–1.06, AA women: ORadj=1.06, 95% CI 1.04–1.07).
Single AA women were less likely to have metabolic syndrome than married women (ORadj=0.66, 95% CI 0.43–0.99).
Conclusion.
Lifestyle factors had no significant association with metabolic syndrome but age and marital status were strong predictors for metabolic syndrome in AAs in the US.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bhanushali, Chintan J.& Kumar, Krishna& Wutoh, Anthony K.& Karavatas, Spiridon& Habib, Muhammad J.& Daniel, Marlon…[et al.]. 2013. Association between Lifestyle Factors and Metabolic Syndrome among African Americans in the United States. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bhanushali, Chintan J.…[et al.]. Association between Lifestyle Factors and Metabolic Syndrome among African Americans in the United States. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bhanushali, Chintan J.& Kumar, Krishna& Wutoh, Anthony K.& Karavatas, Spiridon& Habib, Muhammad J.& Daniel, Marlon…[et al.]. Association between Lifestyle Factors and Metabolic Syndrome among African Americans in the United States. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477893