Association between eating alone and cardiovascular diseases in elderly women: a cross-sectional study of KNHANES 2016 data

Choi, Han-Gyo; Kim, Hye-Jin; Kang, Seok-Jung

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“…Eating alone increases the risk of depressive symptoms [ 43 , 44 ], and the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study reported that a higher frequency of eating with others resulted in happiness in older adults [ 45 ]. In older women, eating alone has been associated with angina [ 15 ]. These conditions have also been associated with dynapenia [ 46 , 47 ].…”

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“…Solitary eating habits, or eating alone, among older adults are associated with an increased risk of poor nutrition [ 12 ]. The previous studies on older individuals have reported that eating alone is associated with depression, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, frailty, and increased mortality [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. The number of older adults who eat alone increased during the coronavirus disease pandemic in 2019 (COVID-19) [ 17 ].…”

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Relationship between Eating Alone and Handgrip Strength in Korean Older Adults

Yoo,

Song,

Park

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Sarcopenia is defined as an age-related decline in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. Eating alone has been linked to various health issues in older adults. This study investigated the relationship between eating alone and handgrip strength (HGS) in older adults using data from 7278 individuals (≥65 years) who participated in the 2014–2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. HGS was measured using a digital grip strength dynamometer, relative HGS was calculated by dividing HGS by body mass index, and dynapenia was defined as an HGS < 28 kg for men and <18 kg for women. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that women who ate two meals alone were more likely to exhibit dynapenia than those who never ate alone (odds ratio [OR], 1.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03–1.77). If the groups that never ate alone or ate one meal alone were combined as the reference group, the probability of dynapenia was higher in the combined groups that ate two or three meals alone (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.04–1.50). No association was observed between eating alone and dynapenia in men. This suggests that eating alone is a modifiable related factor of dynapenia in older women.

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Relationship between Eating Alone and Handgrip Strength in Korean Older Adults

Yoo,

Song,

Park

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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“…Furthermore eating alone may be a potential risk factor for metabolic diseases [28] , and is closely associated with overweight [54] , depression [55][56] , and cardiovascular diseases [57] . However, we did not nd an association between eating alone and each obesity metabolic phenotype, probably due to the differences in the habits of each country, China is a traditional country, mainly living in groups, and the number of people who live alone and eat alone accounts for a small percentage.…”

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Patterns of eating behavior in middle-aged and older adults impact their obesity metabolic phenotype: a cross-sectional study

Pu,

Lin,

Wei

et al. 2023

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Background Middle-aged and older adults have different obesity metabolic phenotypes, and explored the association between their overall dietary behavior patterns and obesity metabolic phenotypes, which is of great significance for the early prevention and control of chronic diseases, precise treatment, and individualized intervention. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of 15,160 middle-aged and older adults between June 2019 and August 2021 to collect information on their Body mass index(BMI), biochemical indices and disease history. The population was classified into four categories by the criteria of obesity metabolic phenotypes: metabolically healthy non-obesity(MHNO), metabolically unhealthy non-obesity(MUNO), metabolically healthy obesity(MHO), and metabolically unhealthy obesity(MUO).According to the dietary behavioral pattern scores, the population was classified into three groups: 0–2, 3–4, and 5–6. The relationship between eating behavior patterns and different obesity metabolic phenotypes in middle-aged and elderly people was analysed by multicategorical logistic regression model. Results Compared with the 5–6 subgroup, the eating behavior patterns of 0–2 and 3–4 scores were risk factors for MUNO, MHO and MUO (P < 0.05), and the lower the scores of the eating behavior patterns, the higher the multiplicity of the occurrence of MUNO, MHO and MUO. Each dietary behaviour was further analysed separately from the obesity metabolic phenotypes; appropriate dietary taste, dietary speed, dietary softness and daily intake of dietary supplements were protective factors for MUNO, MHO, and MUO (P < 0.05); appropriate dietary temperature were protective factors for MUNO (P < 0.05).. Conclusion Dietary behavioral patterns of middle-aged and older adults can influence their different obesity metabolic phenotypes, and healthy eating behavior patterns (moderate and light taste, moderate and slightly soft texture, warm temperature, moderate and slow eating speed, daily intake of dietary supplements, and nonalone eating) are beneficial for the prevention and control of MUNO, MHO, and MUO.

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“…Previous studies also showed that eating alone affected cardiovascular diseases [10], metabolic syndrome [11][12][13], the quality of life [14], and mortality [15] . In particular, eating alone affected mental health problems such as depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts [16].…”

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Association between eating alone and depression by income level

Min

Jung

2022

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Background In Korea, the number of single-person households is increasing annually, with increases from 23.9% in 2010 to 27.9% in 2016, and 31.7% in 2020. As the number of single-person household increases, the number of people eating alone also increases. As a result, mental health problems such as depression and stress have occurred. This phenomenon may show a different tendency depending on socioeconomic levels. Methods Frequency analysis was conducted to understand the general characteristics of the study subjects. In addition, a chi-squared test was conducted to verify the difference in income levels according to the characteristics of the study subjects. To verify the differences between the characteristics and depression in the study subjects by income level, a chi-squared test was conducted. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to confirm the factors affecting depression by income level. Results In the case of commensality, 75.7% of the group with high-income levels were higher than 67.4% of the group with low-income levels. In the case of depression, 18.6% of the low-income group was higher than 11.3% of the high-income group. When divided according to income level, in the low-income group, the group that eats alone had 1.46-times (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.077~2.066) higher depression than the group that does not eat with others. In contrast, in the high-income group, eating alone did not have a significant effect on depression. Conclusion The effect of eating alone on depression varies depending on the income level. Thus, other factors may have affected depression in the high-income group rather than eating alone. In the low-income group, it is necessary to improve the environment so that they can eat together for healthy eating and mental health, and promotion or education should be provided.

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Association between eating alone and cardiovascular diseases in elderly women: a cross-sectional study of KNHANES 2016 data

Cited by 6 publications

References 28 publications

Relationship between Eating Alone and Handgrip Strength in Korean Older Adults

Relationship between Eating Alone and Handgrip Strength in Korean Older Adults

Patterns of eating behavior in middle-aged and older adults impact their obesity metabolic phenotype: a cross-sectional study

Association between eating alone and depression by income level

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