The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study
<b>Introduction</b>: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTW) are two multifactorial pathological conditions that have been increasing in prevalence worldwide. The objective of this study was to evaluate how various sociodemographic variables and healthy habits are...
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| description | <b>Introduction</b>: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTW) are two multifactorial pathological conditions that have been increasing in prevalence worldwide. The objective of this study was to evaluate how various sociodemographic variables and healthy habits are associated with the presence or absence of MetS and HTW. <b>Methodology</b>: This study employed a mixed-methods approach, consisting of a retrospective longitudinal study and a cross-sectional descriptive study, analyzing 44,939 healthcare workers with MS and HTW across four professional categories to evaluate the relationship between age, sex, smoking, physical activity, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet using three diagnostic criteria. Descriptive analysis included categorical and quantitative variables, which were assessed through frequencies, Student’s <i>t</i>-test, chi-square, and binary logistic regression models. Logistic regression and Cohen’s kappa were used to evaluate associations and concordances. Age, sex, and lack of physical activity showed the strongest associations with MetS (OR: 2.65–2.84). The results highlight the importance of physical activity and other factors in metabolic prevention. <b>Results</b>: Age, sex, and physical activity were the variables most strongly associated with MetS and HTW across the three evaluated diagnostic criteria. The odds ratios revealed significant values: age (9.07–13.71 for MetS and 13.42 for HTW), sex (2.82–3.31 for MetS and 3.72 for HTW), and physical activity (2.65–2.84 for MetS and 2.40 for HTW). <b>Conclusions</b>: The risk of developing MetS and HTW among healthcare personnel is influenced by lifestyle habits, sex, and age, with the highest ORs observed in nursing assistants and orderlies. Future research that delves deeper into the causal relationship between lifestyle factors and the severity of MetS and HTW in healthcare personnel will improve understanding and facilitate the development of preventive activities to reduce their incidence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bdc4d0d9eb9a4ff0937da5643c1874622025-01-24T13:38:42ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-01-011518110.3390/life15010081The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective StudyPedro Javier Tárraga Marcos0Ángel Arturo López-González1Emilio Martínez-Almoyna Rifá2Hernán Paublini Oliveira3Cristina Martorell Sánchez4Pedro Juan Tárraga López5José Ignacio Ramírez-Manent6Sant Joan University Hospital, 03550 Sant Joan d’Alacant, Alicante, SpainADEMA-Health Group, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUNICS), 07009 Palma, Balearic Islands, SpainADEMA-Health Group, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUNICS), 07009 Palma, Balearic Islands, SpainADEMA-Health Group, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUNICS), 07009 Palma, Balearic Islands, SpainADEMA-Health Group, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUNICS), 07009 Palma, Balearic Islands, SpainFaculty of Medicine, Castilla la Mancha University, 02008 Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, SpainADEMA-Health Group, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUNICS), 07009 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain<b>Introduction</b>: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTW) are two multifactorial pathological conditions that have been increasing in prevalence worldwide. The objective of this study was to evaluate how various sociodemographic variables and healthy habits are associated with the presence or absence of MetS and HTW. <b>Methodology</b>: This study employed a mixed-methods approach, consisting of a retrospective longitudinal study and a cross-sectional descriptive study, analyzing 44,939 healthcare workers with MS and HTW across four professional categories to evaluate the relationship between age, sex, smoking, physical activity, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet using three diagnostic criteria. Descriptive analysis included categorical and quantitative variables, which were assessed through frequencies, Student’s <i>t</i>-test, chi-square, and binary logistic regression models. Logistic regression and Cohen’s kappa were used to evaluate associations and concordances. Age, sex, and lack of physical activity showed the strongest associations with MetS (OR: 2.65–2.84). The results highlight the importance of physical activity and other factors in metabolic prevention. <b>Results</b>: Age, sex, and physical activity were the variables most strongly associated with MetS and HTW across the three evaluated diagnostic criteria. The odds ratios revealed significant values: age (9.07–13.71 for MetS and 13.42 for HTW), sex (2.82–3.31 for MetS and 3.72 for HTW), and physical activity (2.65–2.84 for MetS and 2.40 for HTW). <b>Conclusions</b>: The risk of developing MetS and HTW among healthcare personnel is influenced by lifestyle habits, sex, and age, with the highest ORs observed in nursing assistants and orderlies. Future research that delves deeper into the causal relationship between lifestyle factors and the severity of MetS and HTW in healthcare personnel will improve understanding and facilitate the development of preventive activities to reduce their incidence.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/81metabolic syndromehypertriglyceridemic waist phenotypeMediterranean diethealthcare workerphysical activitytobacco consumption |
| spellingShingle | Pedro Javier Tárraga Marcos Ángel Arturo López-González Emilio Martínez-Almoyna Rifá Hernán Paublini Oliveira Cristina Martorell Sánchez Pedro Juan Tárraga López José Ignacio Ramírez-Manent The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study Life metabolic syndrome hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype Mediterranean diet healthcare worker physical activity tobacco consumption |
| title | The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study |
| title_full | The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study |
| title_fullStr | The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study |
| title_short | The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study |
| title_sort | prevalence of metabolic syndrome and hypertriglyceridemic waist based on sociodemographic variables and healthy habits in healthcare workers a retrospective study |
| topic | metabolic syndrome hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype Mediterranean diet healthcare worker physical activity tobacco consumption |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/81 |
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