Gender differences in lifestyle and risk factors of metabolic syndrome: Do women have better health habits than men?

Journal of Clinical Nursing
Shu-Hung ChangLi-Yu Wu

Abstract

To examine the gender-specific lifestyles of adults with metabolic syndrome in the Taiwanese community. Many studies show different prevalence of metabolic syndrome in males and females; however, few studies have investigated gender-specific lifestyle risk factors, which are important for effectively reducing prevalence. A cross-sectional study design was used. Between 2012 and 2015, a total of 1,066 individuals were recruited in northern Taiwan. Data were collected by questionnaires and analysed by descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and logistic regression. This study followed the STROBE guidelines. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 40.8% in men and 36.0% in women. Women had healthier dietary habits, a higher rate of moderate-vigorous physical activity, and a lower rate of smoking and obesity than men. Men, who were overweight or obese, lacked vigorous physical activity, often consumed excess amounts of salt and fat, and seldom consumed appropriate amounts of protein tended to have metabolic syndrome. Women with an unhealthy metabolism tended to be overweight or obese and seldom consumed dairy products. Men, who had normal body weight, performed vigorous physical activity, seldom consumed excess amounts of salt an...Continue Reading

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