Sex-specific correlates of metabolic syndrome risk in college-aged young adults.
J Am Coll Health
; 70(8): 2527-2534, 2022.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33577409
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To identify the sex-specific prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors and their physiological, psychosocial, and behavioral correlates in a college-aged population. Participants andmethods:
Cross-sectional assessment of MetS risk factors and potential correlates occurred in 379 first-year students (aged 18.34 ± 0.49 years, 67.3% female). Multivariable linear regression assessed the relationships between potential correlates and continuous MetS risk scores, derived from principal component analysis.Results:
MetS risk factors were present in 58.4% of females and 68.5% of males, with 2.4% and 3.2% having defined MetS. In females, percent body fat (ß = 0.46, p < 0.001), stress (ß = 0.12, p = 0.031), % kcal from sugar (ß = 0.18, p = 0.001), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (ß=-0.12, p = 0.036) were associated with risk score. Whereas, correlates in males included percent body fat (ß = 0.54, p < 0.001), C-reactive protein (ß = 0.15, p = 0.045), and AUDIT alcohol consumption score (ß = 0.15, p = 0.033).Conclusion:
The sex-specific prevalence of MetS risk factors and correlates suggest that primary prevention strategies on college campuses should also follow a sex-specific approach.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome Metabólica
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article