The association between Betel Quid Chewing and Metabolic Syndrome among urban adults in Mandalay District of Myanmar
https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.038.02.06
- Author:
Aye Aye Aung
1
;
Sai Ni Soe Zin
1
;
Aung Ko Ko
1
;
Aung Cho Thet
1
Author Information
1. Department of Endocrinology, University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Betel quid chewing
- MeSH:
Metabolic Syndrome
- From:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
2023;38(2):50-56
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:As the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes increase worldwide, the need to identify modifiable lifestyle risk factors also increases, especially those that may be relatively unique to a specific population. To explore a possible association between betel quid chewing and metabolic syndrome, a community-based cross-sectional study was conducted.
Methodology:Three hundred ninety-one (391) adults were interviewed and the following parameters were measured: triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol, glucose, waist circumference, body mass index and blood pressure. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine the association between betel quid chewing and metabolic syndrome while controlling for confounders.
Results:The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was similar in chewers and non-chewers, 50% and 49%, respectively. After controlling for other factors, development of metabolic syndrome was positively associated with number of betel quid chewed per day, age greater than 40 years , and a positive family history of hypertension and diabetes. Regarding the duration of betel chewing, when analyzed by sex, the risk was doubled in men compared to non-chewers (OR 2.15; 95% CI = 1.21, 3.84]). As a result, a man chewing more than 10 pieces (OR 2.49; 95% CI = 1.36, 4.57]) of betel quids per day for more than 10 years had a two-fold increased chance of developing the metabolic syndrome.
Conclusions:Frequency and duration of betel quid chewing may represent a behavioral lifestyle target for approaches to reduce the incidence of metabolic syndrome.
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