Association between occupational psychosocial factors and waist circumference is modified by diet among men

Jääskeläinen, Anne; Kaila-Kangas, Leena; Leino-Arjas, Päivi; Lindbohm, M-L; Nevanperä, Nina; Remes, Jouko; Järvelin, Marjo‐Riitta; Laitinen, Jaana

doi:10.1038/ejcn.2015.59

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“…However, highest WC and BMI were found to be high in women who occupationally work hard and who are inactive. Our findings came hand in hand with many studies that show an inverse association between BMI, physical activity and occupational activity [2], [15]- [18]. This may be due to the occupational stress that may have a negative impact on individual eating behavior [19]- [21] leading to an increase in body weight and waist circumference accordingly.…”

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Physical Activity and Obesity Indicators: National Cross Sectional Study on Lebanese Adults

Hourani¹,

Hamadeh²,

Al-Iskandarani³

et al. 2017

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Association between higher levels of physical activity and lower rates of obesity has been shown. The aim is to assess the relation between the prevalence of physical activity and the Physical Activity Index (PAI) of 300 Lebanese healthy adults, with age, gender, occupation, body mass indices and waist circumferences (WC). The cutoff points of WC for both genders were determined using the values of Body Mass Index (BMI). A cross-sectional study using self-reported valid questionnaire was conducted randomly on 150 men and 150 women, between 18 and 74 years, from Beirut region. Association between variables was performed using chi2, T-Test and ANOVA. Linear regression determined the WC cutoffs based on BMI. 22% of the population was obese with WC mean level of 92.47±14.4cm (87.71±14.4 cm for women and 97.24±12.96 cm for men). The prevalence of physical activity was 34% in overall population (27% in women and 40% in men).There was no significant association between BMI values and PAI (p< 0.085 for men and p< 0.300 for women). However there was an inverse association between WC values and PAI in both genders (p<0.043 in men and p< 0.036 in women). Linear regression showed WC cut-off point in Lebanese women with BMI ≥25 kg/m2 and ≥30 kg/m2 of 86 cm and 100 cm respectively, whereas for men it was 92.12 cm and 105 cm respectively. The prevalence of physical activity in Beirut is low with differences among genders. The highest physical activity index is associated with the decreased values of waist circumference.

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confidence: 73%

Physical Activity and Obesity Indicators: National Cross Sectional Study on Lebanese Adults

Hourani¹,

Hamadeh²,

Al-Iskandarani³

et al. 2017

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“…Particularly, in men, such work-related factors may strongly influence their daily eating style and food choices, as well as their health condition. Some studies have reported an association between work-related factors and diet in men: job demand/job control and unhealthy diet in relation to waist circumference ( Jaaskelainen et al, 2015 ) and job stress and eating behaviors related to obesity ( Nishitani, Sakakibara, & Akiyama, 2009 ).…”

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Variation in Men’s Dietary Intake Between Occupations, Based on Data From the Japan Environment and Children’s Study

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There has been increasing interest in dietary health promotion in the workplace. Although many previous studies have focused on dietary habits in specific occupations, variation between occupational groups requires clarification. The present study aimed to examine differences in food and nutrient intake between occupational groups, using detailed classification. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Japan Environment and Children’s Study. The study included 38,721 employed Japanese expectant fathers aged between 20 and 65 years. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Occupations were categorized into 11 categories according to the Japan Standard Occupational Classification. Analysis of variance and analysis of covariance were performed to compare dietary intake of occupational groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the differences in adherence to dietary recommendations across occupations. Dietary intake differed significantly between occupations. Specific dietary intake was observed in security and agricultural workers, who tended to exhibit higher consumption levels for numerous foods and nutrients. In addition, relative to other workers, security workers showed higher intake of dairy products and calcium, and agricultural workers consumed larger amounts of pickles and salt. The study categorized occupations into detailed categories using the Japan Standard Occupational Classification, which facilitated the clarification of overall dietary trends across occupations and identification of specific dietary characteristics in individual occupations. The findings could aid in workplace health promotion.

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“…Brunner et al (2007) and Ishizaki et al (2008) identified that job stress was related to central obesity. Ishizaki et al (2004) and Jääskeläinen et al (2015) observed that the job dimensions were significantly associated with increased WC. In contrast, Garbarino et al (2015) did not verify a significant association between work-related stress and central obesity.…”

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The influence of occupational stress on workers’ health: systematic review and meta-analysis

Coelho

Costa

Kinra

et al. 2022

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Background/objective: This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis that aims to systematize and synthesize the results of observational studies which demonstrated the occupational stress influence in workers’ health. Methods: The literature review was carried out through searches in PUBMED, WEB OF SCIENCE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, PSCYINFO, and LILACS databases, from July to October 2020, and updated in October 2021. Observational studies that considered occupational stress as exposure, accessed it by the Job Content Questionnaire, and evaluated its influence in workers’ health were included, regardless of their publication year. The risk of bias of the included studies was assessed through the Research Triangle Institute Item Bank on Risk of Bias and Precision of Observational Studies. Results: For the qualitative analysis, the search strategy retained 42 studies, including 182187 participants. Among retained studies, the influence of occupational stress was examined in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) (n=10), as primary outcome, and metabolic syndrome (MS) (n=5), dyslipidemias (n=15), and obesity (n=22), as additional outcomes. Systematized evidence showed that high levels of occupational stress appear to be associated with CVD and MS. However, its influence in dyslipidemias and obesity remain unclear. Meta-analyses of these clinical conditions showed significant associations between occupational stress and CVD (OR 1.34; 95%CI 1.15-1.57) and MS (OR 2.75, CI95% 1.97-3.83), but no significant effect between stress at work and dyslipidemias and obesity. Conclusions: A consistent adverse effect of occupational stress was observed on CVD and MS, considering studies with high methodological quality (low risk of bias). These findings can contribute to the development of actions to attenuate the stress at work to provide a better quality of life for workers. Other: This work received no specific grant from any funding agency and was registered on the PROSPERO platform under the CDR protocol number 102751.

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Association between occupational psychosocial factors and waist circumference is modified by diet among men

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

Physical Activity and Obesity Indicators: National Cross Sectional Study on Lebanese Adults

Physical Activity and Obesity Indicators: National Cross Sectional Study on Lebanese Adults

Variation in Men’s Dietary Intake Between Occupations, Based on Data From the Japan Environment and Children’s Study

The influence of occupational stress on workers’ health: systematic review and meta-analysis

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