Prevalence and Management of Dyslipidemia Among Korean Adults: KNHANES 2010-2012

Park

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

2019

This study was conducted to identify the prevalence and factors associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in Korean elderly. Methods: The study population of this cross-sectional survey was the Korean Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KHANES) 2010 through 2012, the fifth population-based study. Results: Analysis of 2,767 elderly (above age 65) from 23,376 participants showed the prevalence of any AMD to be 17.6% in the Korean elderly. Factors that were significantly positively associated with AMD included age, sex, occupation, low socioeconomic status, liver cirrhosis and physical activity (p < .01). Significantly negatively associated with AMD were cardiovascular disease, obesity, and betacarotene intake (p < .05). Conclusions: This study estimated the prevalence rate and assessed factors associated with AMD in the elderly. This can be used to build a strategy for elderly eye health, and provides valuable information for screening for putative risks in the elderly.

Section: Health Behavior and Obesitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Age‐related macular degeneration among the elderly: The 5th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2010 through 2012

Park

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

2019

“…The prevalence of dyslipidemia is 53% and 45% in the United States and Canada [ 2 , 6 ] respectively. In Korea, the prevalence has increased from 34.1% in 2010–2013 to 36.5% in 2013–2015 [ 7 , 8 ]. Dyslipidemia is characterized by an imbalance of lipid levels in the blood, and it is caused by excessive entry of lipoproteins into the bloodstream or impaired ability to remove them [ 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Association between Heavy Metal Exposure and Dyslipidemia among Korean Adults: From the Korean National Environmental Health Survey, 2015–2017

Ock

Moon

et al. 2022

IJERPH

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in Korea. Dyslipidemia, characterized by the presence of abnormal lipid levels, has been suggested as an early diagnostic and preventable factor for CVD. Recent studies have shown that exposure to lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg) affects lipid metabolism. This study aimed to verify the association between heavy metal concentrations and serum lipid profiles in the general population. A representative sample of 2591 Korean adults from the Korean National Environmental Health Survey (2015–2017) was analyzed. The associations between heavy metals [Blood Pb (BPb), blood Hg (BHg), urinary Hg (UHg), urinary Cd (UCd)] and serum lipid profiles [total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), non-low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (Non-HDL-C)] were assessed using regression analysis. After adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic factors, the proportional changes in serum lipid levels were significantly associated with increases in BPb, BHg, and UHg levels (p for trend < 0.05). Overall, BPb, BHg, and Uhg levels positively correlated with dyslipidemia, whereas UCd levels did not show a significant association. Our results suggest that heavy metal exposure, at low levels, may contribute to an increased prevalence of dyslipidemia in Korean adults.

“…Health Agency [KOSHA], 2018). A previous study (Jang & Lee, 2015) that analyzed the prevalence of dyslipidemia in a cardiocerebrovascular disease risk group also identified an association between elevated risk of cardio-cerebrovascular disease and a higher prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and reported that individuals in the higher-risk group have difficulty controlling the disease. Therefore, individuals in the cardio-cerebrovascular disease risk groups should be proactively managed to prevent the onset of predisposing conditions.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 95%

Salutogenesis intervention improves cardio‐cerebrovascular health in at‐risk office workers: A quasi‐experimental study

Moon,

Ryu

2024

Public Health Nursing

ObjectiveCardio‐cerebrovascular disease is the major cause of work‐related deaths. Salutogenesis indicates individual differences in health levels occur owing to differences in the sense of coherence (SOC). A salutogenesis‐based intervention may promote cardio‐cerebrovascular health at work. This study examined the effects of a SOC promotion program based on salutogenesis.DesignQuasi‐experimental study.SampleFifty‐six office workers who were above the “low risk” of cardio‐cerebrovascular disease from two workplaces were included in the final analysis.MeasurementsData collected pre‐ and postintervention. To determine the intervention's effectiveness, repeated‐measures analysis of variance was used.InterventionThe intervention group was provided with the SOC promotion program, whereas the control group was provided with educational materials alone for 12 weeks.ResultsGeneralized resistance resources (GRRs; knowledge of cardio‐cerebrovascular disease prevention, stress‐coping strategies, and social support) and SOC significantly improved in the intervention group. The intervention group showed significant improvements in occupational stress, physical activity, dietary behavior, total cholesterol level, fasting glucose level, hemoglobin A1C level, body mass index, waist circumference, diastolic and systolic blood pressure, and cardio‐cerebrovascular risk.ConclusionsSystematic salutogenesis‐based SOC promotion programs should be established to enhance the cardio‐cerebrovascular health of office workers at‐risk of cardio‐cerebrovascular diseases.Trial RegistrationTrial Registration Number is KCT0007029. The date of registration is February 23, 2022.