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KMID : 0387320210310020158
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Korean Journal of Health Policy and Administration
2021 Volume.31 No. 2 p.158 ~ p.172
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Association between High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Metabolic Syndrome in South Korea: A Gender-Specific Analysis
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Shin Eun-Young
Lee Yong-Jae
Kim Tae-Hyun
Jung Keum-Ji
Chung Woo-Jin
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Abstract
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Background: Metabolic syndrome has been known as a risk of cardiovascular disease. Meanwhile, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is used as a predictor of cardiovascular disease. In this paper, we aimed to investigate the association between hs-CRP and metabolic syndrome.
Method: A total of 7,633 were chosen as the study population from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey dataset (2016?2017). Our dependent variable was whether an individual had metabolic syndrome or not, and the independent variable of interest was hs-CRP which was categorized into three groups. The chi-square tests and hierarchical logistic regression analyses reflecting survey characteristics were conducted. All analyses were stratified by gender.
Results: According to the adjusted model with all covariates, compared to individuals having the low risk of hs-CRP, those having its average risk were more likely to have metabolic syndrome in men (odds ratio [OR], 1.41; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.12?1.76) and women (OR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.33?2.16). Individuals having the high risk was not significantly different in men; however, they were more likely to have metabolic syndrome in women (OR, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.28?3.23).
Conclusion: In an upcoming aging society, it is important to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome to improve population health. This study suggests that hs-CRP may be used as a marker of the risk of metabolic syndrome in a gender-specific way, thereby contributing to enhancing awareness of the risk of metabolic syndrome among the general public.
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KEYWORD
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High sensitivity C-reactive protein, Metabolic syndrome, Cardiovascular disease, Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, South Korea
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