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Association of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Alcohol Consumption on Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Men

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  • Yong Woo Lee

    (Department of Family Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 35015, Korea)

  • Sung Soo Kim

    (Department of Family Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea)

  • Won Yoon Suh

    (Department of Family Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea)

  • Yu Ri Seo

    (Department of Family Medicine, Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital, Sejong 30099, Korea)

  • Sami Lee

    (Department of Family Medicine, Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital, Sejong 30099, Korea)

  • Hyun Gu Kim

    (Department of Family Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 35015, Korea)

  • Jong Sung Kim

    (Department of Family Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea)

  • Seok Jun Yoon

    (Department of Family Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea)

  • Jin Gyu Jung

    (Department of Family Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea)

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to examine the effect of both alcohol consumption and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) on metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Korean men. Methods: A cohort of 364 men included in this study was divided into four groups according to the amount of alcohol they consumed: the nondrinkers (ND), low moderate drinkers (LM, ≤7 standard drinks per week), high moderate drinkers (HM, 7 to 14 drinks per week), and heavy drinkers (HD, >14 drinks per week). Logistic regression analyses were performed after adjusting for age, exercise, and smoking. Results: The risk of MetS in the LM group with a high hsCRP level (1.0 or more mg/dL) was not significant. However, the risks of MetS were significantly higher in the HM and HD groups with high hsCRP levels than that in the ND group. The odds ratios of MetS in the HM and HD groups with high hsCRP levels were 3.44 (95% confidence interval (CI), 1.25–9.52) and 3.14 (95% CI, 1.07–9.23), respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that the risk of MetS is higher in men who consume more than seven drinks a week with high hsCRP levels than that in nondrinkers.

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  • Yong Woo Lee & Sung Soo Kim & Won Yoon Suh & Yu Ri Seo & Sami Lee & Hyun Gu Kim & Jong Sung Kim & Seok Jun Yoon & Jin Gyu Jung, 2022. "Association of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Alcohol Consumption on Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Men," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-10, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:5:p:2571-:d:756468
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