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ArticleBMC public health2019

Assessment of the relationship between metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea in male drivers of Shahroud city in 2018: a cross sectional study.

Mina Shayestefar, Khosro Sadeghniiat Haghighi, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Mehri Delvarianzadeh, Farzaneh Nematzadeh, Mohammad Hossein Ebrahimi

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Article in BMC public health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Mina ShayestefarSchool of Allied Medical Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
Khosro Sadeghniiat HaghighiOccupational Sleep Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Shayesteh JahanfarMPH Program, School of Health Science, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA.
Mehri DelvarianzadehSchool of Public Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
Farzaneh NematzadehStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
Mohammad Hossein EbrahimiEnvironmental and Occupational Health Research centre, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran. ebrahimi_mh@shmu.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1725-861X
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences · IRCentral Michigan University · USSemnan University of Medical Sciences · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMetabolic syndrome involves a set of metabolic risk factors that directly increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Physical inactivity due to driving can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome. It is also known that sleep disorders (sleep apnea) can result in MetS. Driving in Iran is considered a very popular but risky occupation, so paying attention to this profession is of special importance. Therefore, the researchers aimed to investigate the association between sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome in drivers in Shahroud city in 2018.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out on 948 drivers from Shahroud city in 2018. After obtaining consent from participants, 3 questionnaires including demographic, Epworth Sleepiness Scale and STOP-BANG were completed. Clinical and anthropometric measurements were assessed, including blood pressure, waist circumference, hip circumference, weight, height, and body mass index. In addition, blood was drawn to measure High Density Lipoprotein, Low Density Lipoprotein, Triglyceride, cholesterol, and Fasting Blood Sugar levels. The relationship between metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders was then studied. In this study, statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software version 23 at a significance level of 0.05.

resultsMean age of drivers was 44.15 ± 11.66 (years). The mean waist circumference and mean hip circumference in subjects with a Class 1 Driver's License (a certificate for trucks and buses) were higher than those with a Class 2 Driver's License (a certificate for motorcars, minibuses, vans, etc. (seating< 20)) (P = 0.01 and P = 0.003, respectively). Moreover, the BMI in subjects with a Class 1 Driver's License was higher compared to subjects with a Class 2 Driver's License. The correlation between metabolic syndrome with sleep apnea based on STOP-BANG questionnaire was significant (p < 0.001) irrespective of definition (ATP and IDF).

conclusionsAccording to the results of this study, there was a bi-directional association between sleep disorders and Mets, so this group should pass periodic medical examinations and training courses. Moreover, their families should be informed of prevention and treatment of this syndrome.

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Automobile DrivingAdultCross-Sectional StudiesHumansIranMaleMetabolic SyndromeMiddle AgedOccupationsRisk FactorsSleep Apnea, ObstructiveSurveys and QuestionnairesMetabolic syndromeProfessional driversSleep disorders

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