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Gwihyun Kim1, Hyekyung Woo2, Young-A Ji3
1Department of Health Administration, Kyungin Women's University, Incheon 21041, Republic of Korea.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 26, 2024
Summary
This study reveals key factors influencing obesity and abdominal obesity in Korea. Lifestyle choices like sleep, exercise, and alcohol consumption significantly impact weight management across different demographics.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Obesity and abdominal obesity are significant public health concerns.
- Understanding demographic and lifestyle factors is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with general obesity and abdominal obesity.
- To analyze data from the 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).
Main Methods:
- Secondary data analysis of 5262 individuals from the 2020 KNHANES.
- Statistical analysis to determine correlations between demographic/lifestyle factors and obesity/abdominal obesity.
Main Results:
- Abdominal obesity was more prevalent in women, while general obesity was slightly higher in men.
- Factors like age, marital status, residence, subjective health, stress, alcohol, smoking, exercise, and sleep duration showed varying correlations with obesity and abdominal obesity.
Conclusions:
- Healthy lifestyle habits including sufficient sleep, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and moderate drinking are recommended.
- Targeted health management support is necessary for population groups at higher risk due to demographic factors.
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