학술논문
Risk of metabolic syndrome among law enforcement officers due to physical activity and posture behaviors.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Johnson M; Department of Kinesiology, McPhee Physical Education Center 221, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, United States.; Braun S; Department of Kinesiology, McPhee Physical Education Center 221, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, United States.; Hecimovich M; Department of Kinesiology, McPhee Physical Education Center 221, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, United States.; Schultz K; Department of Kinesiology, McPhee Physical Education Center 221, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, United States.; Bauer C; Department of Kinesiology, McPhee Physical Education Center 221, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, United States.; Bohn A; Department of Kinesiology, McPhee Physical Education Center 221, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, United States.; Janot J; Department of Kinesiology, McPhee Physical Education Center 221, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, United States.
Source
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of The Japan Society for Occupational Health Country of Publication: Australia NLM ID: 9616320 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1348-9585 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13419145 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Health Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Background: There are limited data on objectively measured activity and postural behaviors of law enforcement officers (LEOs) in relation to risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Objectives: To examine the associations between objectively measured activity and postural behaviors and MetS risk among LEOs.
Methods: Thirty-one LEOs, mean (SD) age 33 (10) years, participated in the study. LEOs had their metabolic risk factors measured using blood samples after fasting for at least 10 hours prior to testing. Participants wore activity-monitoring devices for 7 consecutive days during on-duty and off-duty shifts. Eighteen participants adhered to wearing the devices. Descriptive statistics were used to determine means for all MetS risk factors; time in intensity-specific physical activity behaviors; and time in various postural shifts. Correlation analyses were employed to examine relationships between activity behaviors, postures, and MetS risk factors.
Results: Over half (51.6%; n = 16) of the participants had 2 or more positive MetS risk factors. Mean (SD) on-duty sedentary behavior was 273 (59) minutes compared with off-duty sedentary behavior of 401 (146) minutes. Mean on-duty moderate-intensity activity was 236 (40) minutes compared with off-duty moderate-intensity activity of 305 (80) minutes. Average on-duty sitting time was 435 (69) minutes compared with off-duty sitting time of 528 (142) minutes. Average on-duty standing time was 116 (43) minutes compared with off-duty standing time of 171 (51) minutes. There were negative correlations between on-duty sedentary activity and Systolic Blood Pressure (r = -0.48) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (r = -0.48), respectively.
Conclusions: Law enforcement officers have unfavorable activity and postural behaviors during a typical day regardless of working status and may be at risk for developing MetS.
(© The Author(s) [2023]. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Journal of Occupational Health.)
Objectives: To examine the associations between objectively measured activity and postural behaviors and MetS risk among LEOs.
Methods: Thirty-one LEOs, mean (SD) age 33 (10) years, participated in the study. LEOs had their metabolic risk factors measured using blood samples after fasting for at least 10 hours prior to testing. Participants wore activity-monitoring devices for 7 consecutive days during on-duty and off-duty shifts. Eighteen participants adhered to wearing the devices. Descriptive statistics were used to determine means for all MetS risk factors; time in intensity-specific physical activity behaviors; and time in various postural shifts. Correlation analyses were employed to examine relationships between activity behaviors, postures, and MetS risk factors.
Results: Over half (51.6%; n = 16) of the participants had 2 or more positive MetS risk factors. Mean (SD) on-duty sedentary behavior was 273 (59) minutes compared with off-duty sedentary behavior of 401 (146) minutes. Mean on-duty moderate-intensity activity was 236 (40) minutes compared with off-duty moderate-intensity activity of 305 (80) minutes. Average on-duty sitting time was 435 (69) minutes compared with off-duty sitting time of 528 (142) minutes. Average on-duty standing time was 116 (43) minutes compared with off-duty standing time of 171 (51) minutes. There were negative correlations between on-duty sedentary activity and Systolic Blood Pressure (r = -0.48) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (r = -0.48), respectively.
Conclusions: Law enforcement officers have unfavorable activity and postural behaviors during a typical day regardless of working status and may be at risk for developing MetS.
(© The Author(s) [2023]. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Journal of Occupational Health.)