Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workers
OBJECTIVES: In light of the increasing number of high-tech industry workers and the differences in their working conditions compared to those of the general population, the health status of these workers merits serious attention. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and i...
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| author | Tzung-Yi Tsai Jung-Feng Cheng Yu-Min Lai |
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| description | OBJECTIVES: In light of the increasing number of high-tech industry workers and the differences in their working conditions compared to those of the general population, the health status of these workers merits serious attention. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its correlates among Taiwanese high-tech industry workers. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 4,666 workers who participated in labor health examinations at a hospital in southern Taiwan in 2008. Participants with metabolic syndrome were defined using the criteria proposed by the Taiwan National Department of Health in 2007. Factors associated with metabolic syndrome were determined using multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 8.2%, and the prevalence was higher in men than in women (14.0% vs. 2.3%, p<0.01). Male gender, advanced age, elevated white blood count, and elevated levels of blood biochemistry markers, such as alanine aminotransferase and uric acid, can independently predict metabolic syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among high-tech industry workers is lower than in the general population. Our study's findings may facilitate early health assessments and the provision of proper workplace health promotion programs to reduce the risks faced by high-risk workers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-87a879020f984261a9d5a161bc2955e22022-12-22T02:47:50ZengElsevier EspañaClinics1807-59321980-53222011-01-016691531153510.1590/S1807-59322011000900004Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workersTzung-Yi TsaiJung-Feng ChengYu-Min LaiOBJECTIVES: In light of the increasing number of high-tech industry workers and the differences in their working conditions compared to those of the general population, the health status of these workers merits serious attention. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its correlates among Taiwanese high-tech industry workers. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 4,666 workers who participated in labor health examinations at a hospital in southern Taiwan in 2008. Participants with metabolic syndrome were defined using the criteria proposed by the Taiwan National Department of Health in 2007. Factors associated with metabolic syndrome were determined using multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 8.2%, and the prevalence was higher in men than in women (14.0% vs. 2.3%, p<0.01). Male gender, advanced age, elevated white blood count, and elevated levels of blood biochemistry markers, such as alanine aminotransferase and uric acid, can independently predict metabolic syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among high-tech industry workers is lower than in the general population. Our study's findings may facilitate early health assessments and the provision of proper workplace health promotion programs to reduce the risks faced by high-risk workers.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000900004High-tech industryMetabolic syndromeWorkplace health promotion |
| spellingShingle | Tzung-Yi Tsai Jung-Feng Cheng Yu-Min Lai Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workers Clinics High-tech industry Metabolic syndrome Workplace health promotion |
| title | Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workers |
| title_full | Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workers |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workers |
| title_short | Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in Taiwanese high-tech industry workers |
| title_sort | prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in taiwanese high tech industry workers |
| topic | High-tech industry Metabolic syndrome Workplace health promotion |
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