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Silva EH, Wickramatilake CM, Lekamwasam S, Mudduwa LKB, Ubayasiri RA. Bone Mineral Density and Content Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Comparative Study. Am J Med Sci 2020; 361:751-758. [PMID: 33892918 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2020.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Some studies indicate an association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and osteoporosis. This case-control study examined the association between body composition and bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) among patients with CAD. MATERIALS AND METHODS A group of men (n = 73) with established CAD and age and sex matched controls (n=65) were included in the study. Data collected included socio-demographic information, disease related data (from cases), anthropometric measurements, serum vitamin D, calcium and phosphorous and body composition analysis using DEXA. Two groups were compared using independent sample t-test, Mann Whitney U-test or Chi square test. Pearson correlation and regression models were used to test the associations between body compartments. RESULTS Among cases, the mean disease duration was 29 (range 5-192) months and 15% had triple vessel disease. Patients had higher mean total body fat mass (TBFM) (18869.7 vs 16733.0) g, p = 0.018), truncal fat mass (TRFM) (9259.1 vs 7992.5 g, p = 0.009) and fat percentage (28.6 vs 25.9%, p = 0.001) compared to controls. Median serum vitamin D level was significantly lower among patients (20.0 ng/mL) compared to controls (27.1 ng/mL) (p = 0.003). In both groups, TBFM and total body lean mass (TBLM) both showed significant positive correlations with total body BMD/BMC and regional BMDs. Of the two, TBLM emerged the best predictor of TBBMC/TBBMD. These associations were greater among patients than controls. CONCLUSIONS TBLM appears to be the strongest predictor of TBBMD and TBBMC in patients and controls. The strength of associations was greater among patients compared to controls even after adjusting for possible confounders .
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- Eranga H Silva
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
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Mitra DK, Mistry SK, Afsana K, Rahman M. Demographic, Socio-economic and Lifestyle Determinants of Under- and Over-nutrition among Bangladeshi Adult Population: Results from a Large Cross-Sectional Study. J Epidemiol Glob Health 2019; 8:134-142. [PMID: 30864754 PMCID: PMC7377563 DOI: 10.2991/j.jegh.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Bangladesh is currently going through a nutritional transition with rapid increase in overnutrition while undernutrition is still remaining prevalent. Nevertheless, population-based data on demographic, socio-economic and lifestyle factors associated with underweight and overweight among adult population is scarce. Employing a nationwide cross-sectional survey, we collected anthropometric, demographic, socio-economic, lifestyle and dietary information from 12,180 adults aged ≥35 years. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated using standard formula and categorized into underweight (<18.50), normal weight (18.50–22.99), and overweight (≥23.00). Multivariable multinomial logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with underweight and overweight. Overall, prevalence of underweight and overweight was 18.1% (95% CI: 17.5–18.8) and 33.7% (95% CI: 32.9–34.6), respectively. All the demographic, socio-economic, dietary and lifestyle factors showed significant association with nutritional status in bivariate analysis. In adjusted analysis, factors showing significant positive association with underweight included female gender (ARRR-1.38, 95% CI: 1.11–1.71), older age [compared to 35–39 years age group, ARRR (95% CI) for ≥ 70 years is 2.32 (1.89–2.86), for 60–69 years is 1.62 (1.36–1.93), for 50–59 years 1.34 (1.13–1.58) and for 40–49 years 1.05 (0.87–1.15)] and smoking habit (ARRR-1.32, 95% CI: 1.14–1.52) while factors showing significant inverse association with underweight included higher household wealth [compared to lowest wealth quintile, ARRR (95% CI) for highest quintile is 0.68 (0.55–0.84), for second highest quintile 0.77 (0.65–0.91), for middle quintile 0.81 (0.69–0.94) and for second lowest quintile 0.89 (0.77–1.03)], urban residence (ARRR-0.66, 95% CI: 0.66–0.90), and more frequent meat/fish and fruits consumption (ARRR-0.76, 95% CI: 0.65–0.90). On the other hand, factors significantly associated with increased risk of overweight included female gender (ARRR-1.35, 95% CI: 1.12–1.63), higher household wealth [compared to lowest wealth quintile, ARRR (95% CI) for highest quintile is 2.27 (1.93–2.68), for second highest quintile 1.67 (1.44–1.94), for middle quintile 1.26 (1.10–1.46) and for second lowest quintile 1.07 (0.93–1.24), excess food availability [compared to food shortage, ARRR (95% CI) for excess food in the household is 1.29 (1.12–1.47) and for no shortage/no excess is 1.23 (1.09–1.38) and more frequent fruits consumption [compared to no fruits, ARRR (95% CI) for 5–7 days per week consumption is 1.61 (1.41–1.83) and for 3–4 days per week is 1.28 (1.16–1.41) and factors significantly associated with decreased risk of overweight included older age [compared to 35–39 years age group, ARRR (95% CI) for ≥ 70 years is 0.77 (0.64–0.93), for 60–69 years is 0.82 (0.71–0.94), for 50–59 years 0.91 (0.80–1.04) and for 40–49 years 1.01 (0.89–1.15)] and smoking (ARRR-0.76, 95% CI: 0.68–0.86). Both underweight and overweight are prevalent in Bangladeshi adult population. Several demographic, socio-economic, dietary and lifestyle factors are associated with underweight and overweight in Bangladesh. Population level impact of these factors should be examined to design suitable public health and nutrition interventions to address this dual challenge.
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- Dipak K Mitra
- School of Public Health, North South University, Bangladesh
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- Research and Evaluation Division, BRAC, BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Health Nutrition and Population Programme, BRAC, BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Research and Evaluation Division, BRAC, BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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Wu L, Yao R, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Li T, Chen M, Liu W, Han H, Bi L, Fu L. The association between digit ratio (2D:4D) and overweight or obesity among Chinese children and adolescents: A cross-sectional study. Early Hum Dev 2019; 136:14-20. [PMID: 31284129 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2019.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between 2D:4D and childhood overweight or obesity, which might indirectly show the role of prenatal hormone in childhood overweight or obesity. METHODS Using stratified cluster sampling approach, a school-based cross-sectional investigation was undertaken among 687 children and adolescents aged 8-15 years. Each participant's index finger (2D) and ring finger (4D) length, height, weight, testosterone, and estradiol levels were measured, and their dietary behaviors, physical and sedentary activities were also surveyed. RESULTS The prevalence of overweight or obesity among children and adolescents aged 8- and 12-15 years was 36.0% and 25.9%, respectively (P < 0.05). There were no associations between 2D:4D and overweight or obesity in both boys and girls (P > 0.05). However, 2D and multiplying index of digit ratio and length (MIDRL) associated directly with overweight or obesity among boys (OR (95%CI) were 1.45 (1.00, 2.14), 1.46 (1.01, 2.11), respectively), and was indirectly related to overweight or obesity by testosterone (OR were 1.30, 1.26, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In boys, 2D and MIDRL were directly related to overweight or obesity, and indirectly associated with overweight or obesity by testosterone, which suggested that prenatal hormone exposure might associate with overweight or obesity among boys.
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- Lu Wu
- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, PR China.
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Jansen EC, Dunietz GL, Tsimpanouli ME, Guyer HM, Shannon C, Hershner SD, O'Brien LM, Baylin A. Sleep, Diet, and Cardiometabolic Health Investigations: a Systematic Review of Analytic Strategies. Curr Nutr Rep 2019; 7:235-258. [PMID: 30187293 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-018-0240-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Poor sleep is a risk factor for cardiometabolic morbidity. The relationship of sleep and cardiometabolic health could be confounded, mediated, or modified by diet, yet the incorporation of diet in sleep-cardiometabolic health studies is inconsistent. This rapid systematic literature review evaluates the conceptualization of diet as a confounder, mediator, or effect modifier within sleep-cardiometabolic health investigations, and the statistical approaches utilized. RECENT FINDINGS Of 4692 studies identified, 60 were retained (28 adult, 32 pediatric). Most studies included diet patterns, quality, or energy intake as confounders, while a few examined these dietary variables as mediators or effect modifiers. There was some evidence, mostly in pediatric studies, that inclusion of diet altered sleep-cardiometabolic health associations. Diet plays a diverse role within sleep-cardiometabolic health associations. Investigators should carefully consider the conceptualization of diet variables in these relationships and utilize contemporary statistical approaches when applicable.
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- Erica C Jansen
- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, C728 Med Inn Building, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, C728 Med Inn Building, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, C728 Med Inn Building, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, C728 Med Inn Building, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, C728 Med Inn Building, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.,Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Association between serum and adipose tissue resistin with dysglycemia in South Asian women. Nutr Diabetes 2019; 9:5. [PMID: 30778042 PMCID: PMC6379415 DOI: 10.1038/s41387-019-0071-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Mechanisms of obesity-associated insulin resistance and dysglycemia in South Asians remain relatively unknown. The objective of this study was to detect subcutaneous (SAT) vs. visceral (VAT) adipose tissue characteristics and adipocytokines associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and dysglycemia in South Asian women. SUBJECTS/METHODS This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted in Sri Lanka. Subjects comprised of 58 adult women who underwent routine abdominal surgeries. SAT and VAT were obtained from anterior abdominal wall and omentum, respectively. Measures of adiposity, serum insulin and glucose, SAT and VAT crown-like structures (CLS), macrophages, resistin by immunohistochemistry, mean adipocyte area (MAA), and serum adipocytokines were examined. RESULTS The homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) score significantly correlated with age and waist circumference (WC), but not with body mass index (BMI). Although the number of CLS positively correlated with BMI, there were no significant differences between the number of CLS in women with normal fasting glucose (NFG) vs. those with impaired fasting glucose (IFG), indicating that adipose tissue macrophage infiltration is unlikely to be related to dysglycemia. In contrast, serum resistin level was on average 60% higher in women with IFG compared to ones with NFG (p < 0.05). Serum resistin levels correlated with age (r = 0.36, p < 0.05) and WC (r = 0.27, p < 0.05). There were no associations in serum levels of other adipocytokines with IFG. Adipose immunohistochemistry showed that women with IFG had a higher percentage of resistin positive adipocytes in SAT compared to ones with NFG. MAA of VAT, but not SAT, correlated with both BMI and WC. CONCLUSIONS Resistin may be an important adipokine linking central adiposity and insulin resistance in South Asian women. Both systemic and adipose tissue resistin are linked to dysglycemia in these individuals and may be a potential biomarker for diabetes in this population.
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Somasundaram N, Ranathunga I, Gunawardana K, Ahamed M, Ediriweera D, Antonypillai CN, Kalupahana N. High Prevalence of Overweight/Obesity in Urban Sri Lanka: Findings from the Colombo Urban Study. J Diabetes Res 2019; 2019:2046428. [PMID: 31886277 PMCID: PMC6893241 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2046428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND South Asian countries face a double burden of malnutrition characterized by high prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity. Understanding the distribution of this public health problem is important to tailor targeted interventions for communities. The objective of the current study was to find out the prevalence of obesity in urban Sri Lanka and to identify sociodemographic factors associated with it. METHODS Adult males and females residing in an urban government division of the Colombo District in Sri Lanka were included in this study (Colombo Urban Study). Stratified simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 463 from the total population. Sociodemographic data using an interviewer-administered questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and serum samples were obtained for investigations. RESULTS When the global BMI cutoffs were applied, the community prevalences of underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity were 7.7%, 39.6%, 37.0%, and 15.8%, respectively. When the Asian BMI cutoffs were applied, the respective prevalences were 7.7%, 26.8%, 34.3%, and 31.2%. The community prevalence for abdominal obesity was 58.1% when using Asian cutoffs. Females had a higher prevalence of both obesity and abdominal obesity. There was an ethnic difference in obesity rates with Moors having the highest rates (65.5%) followed by Sinhalese (52.3%) and Tamils (40.2%). The highest obesity prevalence was observed in the most educated group. Multiple regression analysis showed that high BMI was associated with female gender and family history of hypertension. Serum LDL negatively associated with BMI while the strength of this relationship was impacted by serum HBA1c levels. Finally, serum triglyceride level showed positive association with BMI, and the effect was more marked in Moors compared to Sinhalese. CONCLUSION Two-thirds of adults in the studied urban population were overweight or obese. This highlights the urgent need for interventions to curb this epidemic. The gender, ethnic differences in obesity, its associations with educational status, and the interactions with metabolic comorbidities indicate that these interventions may need to be targeted towards different groups in the population.
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- Noel Somasundaram
- Diabetes and Endocrine Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Diabetes and Endocrine Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Diabetes and Endocrine Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Diabetes and Endocrine Unit, Teaching Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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Ishikawa S, Konta T, Susa S, Ishizawa K, Togashi H, Ueno Y, Kubota I, Yamashita H, Kayama T, Iino M. Fewer teeth are a risk factor for being underweight in community-dwelling Japanese aged 40 years and older: The Yamagata (Takahata) Study. Int J Dent Hyg 2018; 17:244-252. [PMID: 30431235 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to investigate comprehensively, the risk factors for underweight in cross-sectional study in the general population of Japan. METHODS The survey population was the general population of individuals aged >40 years in Takahata town, Japan in 2005. A postal survey in the form of a self-administered questionnaire was distributed, and 6084 individuals were entered into the final statistical analysis. The self-administered questionnaire contained items regarding lifestyle, oral health status, socio-economic status and dietary intake. To examine the independent relationships between an underweight status and several parameters, a multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (ORs). RESULTS The number of teeth, age, alcohol consumption, hypertension, spousal status, smoking habit, appetite, body weight at 20 years of age, habit of going out and physical activity were independently associated with an underweight status compared with the normal weight group. Individuals with fewer than 10 teeth were especially more likely to be underweight than individuals with more than 20 teeth (OR = 1.956, 95% CI = 1.261-3.035). CONCLUSION This study showed an independent association between the number of teeth and an underweight status, indicating that fewer teeth can increase the risk of being underweight.
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- Shigeo Ishikawa
- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Yamagata University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Hematology, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Hematology, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan.,Global Center of Excellence, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Yamagata University Health Administration Center, Yamagata, Japan
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- Global Center of Excellence, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Global Center of Excellence, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Global Center of Excellence, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Global Center of Excellence, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, Yamagata, Japan
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Demographic, Socio-economic and Lifestyle Determinants of Under- and Over-nutrition among Bangladeshi Adult Population: Results from a Large Cross-Sectional Study. J Epidemiol Glob Health 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jegh.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Jayawardana NWIA, Jayalath WATA, Madhujith WMT, Ralapanawa U, Jayasekera RS, Alagiyawanna SASB, Bandara AMKR, Kalupahana NS. Aging and obesity are associated with undiagnosed hypertension in a cohort of males in the Central Province of Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional descriptive study. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2017; 17:165. [PMID: 28637427 PMCID: PMC5480166 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-017-0600-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lifestyle factors associated with hypertension (HT) in South Asian populations are relatively unknown. The objective of the current study was to investigate the prevalence rates of undiagnosed HT and factors associated with it in a cohort of males from the Central Province of Sri Lanka. METHODS The study group consisted of 2462 males (mean age 31 years, range: 16-72 years) who underwent a routine medical examination at the National Transport Medical Institute, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Participants with previously diagnosed heart disease, diabetes, hypertension or other chronic illnesses were excluded from this study. Dietary and other lifestyle factors were studied using validated self-administered questionnaires. Body Mass Index (BMI) cut-off values for Asians were used to categorize the subjects according to weight status. The association of individual dietary and lifestyle patterns with HT was assessed by fitting into binary logistic regression models. RESULTS The mean systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressures (DBP) of the individuals were 125.9 mmHg and 80.5 mmHg, respectively. The prevalence rate of undiagnosed HT was 31.7%. Both SBP and DBP showed significant positive correlations with age, weight, BMI and waist circumference. After adjusting for potential confounders, HT was associated with older age (p = 0.001) and increased weight status (p < 0.001) with trends of association for level of education (p = 0.058). Level of income, alcohol consumption, sleeping hours, smoking, physical activity level, ethnic difference, consumption of fruits, fish, meat, dairy, sweets or fried snacks were not significantly associated with HT. Obese males were 92.1% [odds ratio: 1.9 (1.4-2.7)] more likely to be hypertensive compared to normal weight males. CONCLUSIONS Undiagnosed HT is prevalent at an alarming rate among adult males in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Its association with age and BMI (weight status) highlights the importance of routine screening for HT as well as interventions targeted at reducing obesity to curb the rise of this modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factor.
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- N. W. I. A. Jayawardana
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Agricultural Systems, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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