Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status

Objectives To determine whether occupation type, distinguished by socioeconomic status (SES) and sedentary status, is associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk.Methods We analysed two data sets covering 73 506 individuals. MetS was identified according to the criteria of the modified Adult Trea...

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Main Authors: Ming-Shu Chen, Chi-Hao Chiu, Shih-Hsin Chen
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Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-12-01
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Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/12/e042802.full
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description Objectives To determine whether occupation type, distinguished by socioeconomic status (SES) and sedentary status, is associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk.Methods We analysed two data sets covering 73 506 individuals. MetS was identified according to the criteria of the modified Adult Treatment Panel III. Eight occupational categories were considered: professionals, technical workers, managers, salespeople, service staff, administrative staff, manual labourers and taxi drivers; occupations were grouped into non-sedentary; sedentary, high-SES; and sedentary, non-high-SES occupations. A multiple logistic regression was used to determine significant risk factors for MetS in three age-stratified subgroups. R software for Windows (V.3.5.1) was used for all statistical analyses.Results MetS prevalence increased with age. Among participants aged ≤40 years, where MetS prevalence was low at 6.23%, having a non-sedentary occupation reduced MetS risk (OR=0.88, p<0.0295). Among participants aged >60 years, having a sedentary, high-SES occupation significantly increased (OR=1.39, p<0.0247) MetS risk.Conclusions The influence of occupation type on MetS risk differs among age groups. Non-sedentary occupations and sedentary, high-SES occupations decrease and increase MetS risk, respectively, among younger and older adults, respectively. Authorities should focus on individuals in sedentary, high-SES occupations.
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spelling doaj-art-e56246baf61f44df993ab97c04c08a632024-12-08T09:05:08ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552021-12-01111210.1136/bmjopen-2020-042802Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic statusMing-Shu Chen0Chi-Hao Chiu1Shih-Hsin Chen2Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, New Taipei City, TaiwanMedical Affair, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, TaiwanDepartment of Computer Science and Information, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, TaiwanObjectives To determine whether occupation type, distinguished by socioeconomic status (SES) and sedentary status, is associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk.Methods We analysed two data sets covering 73 506 individuals. MetS was identified according to the criteria of the modified Adult Treatment Panel III. Eight occupational categories were considered: professionals, technical workers, managers, salespeople, service staff, administrative staff, manual labourers and taxi drivers; occupations were grouped into non-sedentary; sedentary, high-SES; and sedentary, non-high-SES occupations. A multiple logistic regression was used to determine significant risk factors for MetS in three age-stratified subgroups. R software for Windows (V.3.5.1) was used for all statistical analyses.Results MetS prevalence increased with age. Among participants aged ≤40 years, where MetS prevalence was low at 6.23%, having a non-sedentary occupation reduced MetS risk (OR=0.88, p<0.0295). Among participants aged >60 years, having a sedentary, high-SES occupation significantly increased (OR=1.39, p<0.0247) MetS risk.Conclusions The influence of occupation type on MetS risk differs among age groups. Non-sedentary occupations and sedentary, high-SES occupations decrease and increase MetS risk, respectively, among younger and older adults, respectively. Authorities should focus on individuals in sedentary, high-SES occupations.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/12/e042802.full
spellingShingle Ming-Shu Chen
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Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status
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title Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status
title_full Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status
title_fullStr Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status
title_full_unstemmed Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status
title_short Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status
title_sort risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status
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