The independent association between changes in physical activity participation time and dyslipidemia risk

This study aimed to examine the independent association between changes in participation time across different types of physical activities and dyslipidemia.

The study utilized data from a large-scale cohort survey of Koreans, comprising a total of 2543 participants recruited during 2011-2012 and 2013-2014. Physical activity participation times by type were assessed using validated questionnaires, and changes in these participation times over two years were categorized into four groups(Consistently Inactive, Formerly Active, Newly Active, and Consistently Active). Dyslipidemia was classified according to the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) to assess the association between changes in physical activity participation times and dyslipidemia. The analysis revealed that, when adjusting for sex and age, the Consistently Active group had a 40 % lower odds ratio (OR = 0.60, 95 % CI = 0.45, 0.81) of dyslipidemia compared to the Consistently Inactive group. Similar results were observed after adjusting for various confounding factors. Also, being newly active(OR = 0.75, 95 % CI = 0.58, 0.97) or consistently active(OR = 0.63, 95 % CI = 0.41, 0.97) in moderate-intensity physical activity, as well as being consistently active(OR = 0.76, 95 % CI = 0.61, 0.95), in walking, independently reduced the risk of dyslipidemia after adjusting for various confounding variables.

Maintaining a high level of physical activity was associated with a reduced risk of dyslipidemia. Therefore, national recommendations should focus on sustaining and increasing physical activity levels to manage dyslipidemia effectively.