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

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 1234-1245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Huei Lin ◽  
Shang-Lin Chiang ◽  
Patsy Yates ◽  
Meei-Shyuan Lee ◽  
Yi-Jen Hung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Middle Aged

scholarly journals Association between the type of physical activity and metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and older adult residents of a semi-mountainous area in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Kudo ◽  
Ritsuko Nishide ◽  
Mayumi Mizutani ◽  
Shota Ogawa ◽  
Susumu Tanimura
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Mountainous Area ◽  
Mountainous Areas ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Type Activity ◽  
Specific Health

Abstract Background Physical activity is reported to prevent metabolic syndrome. However, it is unclear whether exercise or daily physical activity is more beneficial for residents of semi-mountainous areas. This study aimed to identify whether daily physical activity is more beneficial than exercise for the prevention of metabolic syndrome among middle-aged and older residents in semi-mountainous areas. Methods We analyzed secondary data of 636 people who underwent a specific health checkup in a semi-mountainous area of Japan. Physical activity was classified into four types: inactivity (I-type; without exercise and without daily physical activity), only exercise (E-type; with exercise and without daily physical activity), only daily physical activity (D-type; without exercise and with daily physical activity), and full physical activity type (F-type; with exercise and with daily physical activity). We compared the means of risk factors for metabolic syndrome by these four types, followed by logistic regression analysis, to identify whether and to what extent the D-type was less likely to have metabolic syndrome than the E-type. Results The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 28.5% (men 45.7%, women 15.8%). The proportions of men with exercise and daily physical activity were 38.7% and 52.8%, respectively. For women, the proportions were 33.0% and 47.1%, respectively. In women, the D-type had the significantly lowest BMI, smallest waist circumference, highest HDL-C, and lowest prevalence of metabolic syndrome of the four types; the same was not observed in men. Additionally, D-type activity was more strongly associated with a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome than E-type activity in women (adjusted odds ratio 0.24; 95% confidence interval 0.06–0.85, P = 0.028). Conclusions Compared to middle-aged and older women residents with exercise in a semi-mountainous area of Japan, those with daily physical activity may effectively prevent metabolic syndrome.

scholarly journals Anthropometry and physical activity level in the prediction of metabolic syndrome in children

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 2287-2294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alynne Christian Ribeiro Andaki ◽  
Adelson Luiz Araújo Tinôco ◽  
Edmar Lacerda Mendes ◽  
Roberto Andaki Júnior ◽  
Andrew P Hills ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Skinfold Thickness ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Steps Per Day

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of anthropometric measures and physical activity level in the prediction of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children.DesignCross-sectional study with children from public and private schools. Children underwent an anthropometric assessment, blood pressure measurement and biochemical evaluation of serum for determination of TAG, HDL-cholesterol and glucose. Physical activity level was calculated and number of steps per day obtained using a pedometer for seven consecutive days.SettingViçosa, south-eastern Brazil.SubjectsBoys and girls (n 187), mean age 9·90 (sd 0·7) years.ResultsConicity index, sum of four skinfolds, physical activity level and number of steps per day were accurate in predicting MetS in boys. Anthropometric indicators were accurate in predicting MetS for girls, specifically BMI, waist circumference measured at the narrowest point and at the level of the umbilicus, four skinfold thickness measures evaluated separately, the sum of subscapular and triceps skinfold thickness, the sum of four skinfolds and body fat percentage.ConclusionsThe sum of four skinfolds was the most accurate method in predicting MetS in both genders.

scholarly journals Influence of physical activity level on subclinical atherosclerosis in middle-aged men. Results of longitudinal over 25 years prospective observation

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. P3647-P3647
Author(s):  
M. Kwasniewska ◽  
R. Pietruszynski ◽  
J. Kozinska ◽  
E. Rebowska ◽  
A. Jegier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Middle Aged

scholarly journals Evaluation of the physical activity level, nutrition quality, and depression in patients with metabolic syndrome

Medicine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (18) ◽  
pp. e0485 ◽  
Author(s):  
İsmet Kazaz ◽  
Ender Angin ◽  
Seray Kabaran ◽  
Gözde İyigün ◽  
Berkiye Kirmizigil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Nutrition Quality

scholarly journals Low level of objectively measured physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness, and high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Pakistani male immigrants in Oslo, Norway

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eivind Andersen ◽  
Arne Torbjørn Høstmark ◽  
Catherine Lorentzen ◽  
Sigmund Alfred Anderssen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Diabetes Risk ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Immigrant Men

<em><strong>Background:</strong></em> The level of physical fitness in south Asian immigrants living in Norway is largely unknown, but the level of physical activity seems to be low, possibly in part explaining their high prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, previous studies have used self-reported measures of physical activity, and it might be questioned whether the previous data reflect the true physical activity level.<br /><em><strong>Aim:</strong></em> To describe objectively measured physical activity level, cardiorespiratory fitness and diabetes risk in a group of Pakistani immigrant men living in Oslo, Norway.<br /><em><strong>Methods:</strong></em> One hundred and fifty Pakistani immigrant men in the age group 25-60 years were included. Physical activity level was assessed with an accelerometer. Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured until exhaustion on a treadmill, and diabetes risk was evaluated with an oral glucose tolerance test.<br /><em><strong>Results:</strong></em> Mean age was 37.3 years (SD=7.7). Total physical activity level was 308 counts/min (SD=131), and peak oxygen uptake was 34.2 ml·kg-1·min-1 (SD=5.6). Fifty percent of the participants had the metabolic syndrome, and 76% were obese. Physical activity level and cardiorespiratory fitness level were lower, and prevalence of the metabolic syndrome higher in a subgroup of taxi drivers as compared with those in<br />other occupations (P&lt;0.05).<br /><em><strong>Conclusions:</strong></em> Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness levels are low and diabetes risk high among Pakistani immigrant men living in Oslo, especially in taxi drivers

scholarly journals Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Characteristics of Patients with Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (43) ◽  
pp. 192-200
Author(s):  
Raphaela Espanha Corrêa ◽  
Rute Estanislava Tolocka
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
One Year ◽  
In The Beginning

Evidences have shown that Physical Activity (PA) can decrease side effects, such as fatigue and pain, as well as promote increase of muscular endurance, oxygen consumption and quality of life) of patients with different phases of cancer treatments. However, studies have demonstrated that patients with cancer diagnosis may show insufficient levels of PA. Therefore, it is necessary to check the profile of such patients. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze PA level and the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients with cancer. It is a field study that included 247 patients of both sex, above 18 years old any type of cancer. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-IPAQ-Bref was used to measure PA and the clinical profile was assessed using a questionnaire. The breast cancer was most common type (32.4%), the mean age was 60.08 ± 13.12 and patients in general have inadequate levels of PA, independent of treatment phase. It was found negative association between age and time of PA (rho=-0.145, p<0.05), years of diagnosis were associated with the level of PA: less than one year of diagnosis can be a significant predictor of low physical activity level (OR= 28.457; 95% CI 1.706 – 474.589; p= 0.020) and for moderate physical activity level (OR= 29.578; 95% CI 1.409 – 620.746; p= 0.029), Implementation of public policies to spread information and to offer PA programs to patients with cancer are needed,  especially in the beginning of  the treatment.   

Prevalence and Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome in People With Schizophrenia in Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 558-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiu-Yueh Yang ◽  
Su-Chen Lo ◽  
Ying-Chieh Peng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Chronic Schizophrenia ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Health Promoting

Background: Atypical antipsychotic medications increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular diseases in people with schizophrenia. Aim: To explore the prevalence of MetS and the predictors associated with the number of MetS components in people with chronic schizophrenia. Methods: We recruited 357 participants from 10 rehabilitation wards in northern Taiwan. The Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), and modified Baecke physical activity questionnaire were used to evaluate the participants. MetS prevalence was calculated using the modified Adult Treatment Panel III criteria for Asians. Results: The prevalence of MetS in this sample was 37.8%. Multinomial logistic regression revealed that the HPLP-exercise score (odds ratio [ OR] = 0.411, p = .002) and depressive symptoms ( OR = 0.949, p = .040) were protective factors for ≥4 MetS components. The leisure physical activity level ( OR = .536, p = .024) was a protective factor for three MetS components. Body mass index ≥24 kg/m2 was the strongest risk factor for two MetS components ( OR = 8.057, p < .001), three MetS components ( OR = 11.287, p < .001), and ≥four MetS components ( OR = 15.621, p < .001). Additionally, participants’ age >40 ( OR = 3.638, p = .012) was a risk factor for ≥four MetS components. Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of MetS was higher than that reported for patients utilizing community-based services in Taiwan. The important risk factors for MetS were being overweight and older than 40. The protective factors for MetS were a high HPLP-exercise score and leisure-based physical activities.

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