Open AccessSex differences in factors associated with prediabetes in Korean adults
Author(s) -
Jin Suk
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
osong public health and research perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2233-6052
pISSN - 2210-9099
DOI - 10.24171/j.phrp.2022.0053
Subject(s) - prediabetes , medicine , national health and nutrition examination survey , logistic regression , type 2 diabetes , demography , diabetes mellitus , family history , gerontology , environmental health , population , endocrinology , sociology
Objectives: Identifying the factors associated with prediabetes is necessary for the early detection and management of high-risk individuals with prediabetes. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with prediabetes according to sex in Korean adults.Methods: Using the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2015 to 2019, a total of 13,595 adults (5,565 males and 8,030 females) aged ≥20 years were included in the data analysis. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with prediabetes according to sex in Korean adults.Results: In both males and females, age and a family history of type 2 diabetes were associated with prediabetes. In males, current and past smoking habits were associated with increased prediabetes. In addition, low-intensity physical activity was associated with a higher prevalence of prediabetes, while prolonged sedentary behavior was associated with a lower prevalence of prediabetes. Females with a lower education level (less than middle school graduation) showed a higher risk of prediabetes.Conclusion: Sex-specific prevention strategies for prediabetes should be developed. In addition, older individuals and those with a family history of type 2 diabetes should be screened for prediabetes.