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ArticleBMC nutrition2025

Relationships of Upper respiratory tract infections and holistic diets and lifestyles in Northeast China.

Hongmei Wang, Khui Hung Lee, Shaoxiao Qin, Kan Yu, Shaoying Hou, Kaihong Tang, Jiabao Liu, Yingyu Jin, Zhuo Shang, Deyu Dai

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Hongmei Wang *Department of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Khui Hung Lee *The Marshall Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Training, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Shaoxiao Qin *Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Kan YuThe Marshall Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Training, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Shaoying HouDepartment of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Kaihong TangDepartment of Laboratory Diagnosis, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Jiabao LiuDepartment of Cardiovascular Intensive Care, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Yingyu JinDepartment of Laboratory Diagnosis, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China. jyyharbin@163.com.
Zhuo ShangSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China. zshang@email.sdu.edu.cn.
Deyu DaiDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China. 814401@hrbmu.edu.cn.

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The Fundamental Research Funds For The Provincial Universities In Heilongjiang Province 2024-KYYWF-0189
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Abstract

backgroundUpper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are prevalent public health issues worldwide. Their prevention is challenging, and they pose a significant economic burden due to their susceptibility to secondary infections and lack of effective treatments. This study investigates the relationship between URTIs and the holistic diets and lifestyles of residents in Northeast China.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using data from 4058 participants aged 12 to 70 who participated in the Internet-based dietary questionnaire for Chinese (IDQC), collected between 2012 and 2019. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS 20.0 software, employing chi-square tests for categorical data and Kruskal-Wallis tests for continuous data.

resultsThe frequency of URTIs was positively correlated with the intake of daily energy, magnesium, copper, legumes, nuts, fast food, and beverages (P < 0.05, 95%CI = 0.001-0.004, 95%CI = 0.001-0.004, 95%CI = 0.059-0.167, 95%CI = 0.001-0.002, 95%CI = 0.001-0.004, 95%CI = 0.000-0.002, and 95%CI = 0.000-0.002). Negative correlations were observed with the intake of daily fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc (P < 0.05, 95%CI=-0.033-0.007, 95%CI=-0.015-0.004, 95%CI = 0.060-0.010, 95%CI=-0.941-0.094, and 95%CI=-0.117-0.002). Ordinal regression models indicated that limiting work hours to no more than 10 per day significantly reduced URTI incidence (P < 0.05, 95%CI=-0.610-0.166), but engaging in less than 0.5 h of daily exercise, consuming less than 6 cups of water had a higher frequency of URTIs(P < 0.05, 95%CI = 0.039-0.463,95%CI = 0.473-0.825).

conclusionThis study identifies associations between URTIs and holistic diets and lifestyles. These preliminary findings may offer reference value for exploring targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies to prevent URTIs in this region and other cold regions.

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Holistic dietsInternet-based dietary questionnaire for chineseLifestylesUpper respiratory tract infections

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