Publications by authors named "Jongseok Jung"
Association of smoking and dietary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Korean adults.
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are environmental pollutants linked to health risks, with dietary exposure identified as a significant route for humans, particularly concerning metabolic syndrome (MetS).* -
- This study analyzed data from over 16,000 Korean adults to explore the relationship between dietary PAH intake and MetS, finding that exposure to benzo(a)pyrene increased the risk of MetS in men, while in women, only exposure to chrysene and low HDL-c levels showed a positive association.* -
- The findings highlight a need for further research to understand how PAH exposure and factors like smoking impact MetS, emphasizing a potential health risk related to these pollutants in the Korean population.*