Binational comparison of the association between socioeconomic status and metabolic syndrome: A nationally representative study in South Korea and the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite the rising global burden of metabolic syndrome (MetS), evidence on its association with socioeconomic status (SES) remains limited. We aimed to compare associations between SES and MetS in South Korea and the US.

Methods

We conducted an analysis using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES, 2007-2020, n = 73,023) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2007-2020, n = 24,198), targeting adults aged ≥20 years. MetS was defined based on the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III. SES was categorized according to income and educational level. The association between SES and MetS was assessed using multivariable weighted logistic regression, y

SUBMITTER: Lee Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639376 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature