Publications by authors named "Miharu Tamaoki"
BACKGROUND: Constipation in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) adversely affects motor symptoms, making defecation management critical. Sleep disturbance is another common complaint in patients with PD (PWP). Associations between sleep disturbances and constipation have been reported in recent studies on PD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLifestyle Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Urban Cambodia.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- This study explores lifestyle factors linked to metabolic syndrome (MetS) among urban Cambodians, using health checkup data from a private hospital in Phnom Penh involving 5,459 participants.
- The overall prevalence of MetS was 56.6%, with higher rates in men (60.4%) compared to women (52.6%).
- Key lifestyle factors correlated with MetS included eating quickly, walking speed, and alcohol consumption, with distinct associations for men and women regarding meal habits and sleep.
- Emphasizing health education and lifestyle interventions could help mitigate MetS risk in Cambodia.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Urban Cambodia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
J Epidemiol Glob Health
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- * In a survey of 6,090 adults, 60.1% of men and 52.4% of women were found to have MetS, with elevated blood pressure being the most common component.
- * The findings indicate a need to investigate lifestyle habits contributing to MetS in Cambodia and to implement preventive strategies to lower its incidence.