Association of Nap Duration after Lunch with Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in a Chinese Government Employee Population.

ABSTRACT: Metabolic syndrome is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and all-cause mortality. However, the relationship between napping and metabolic syndrome remains contradictory. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between nap duration after lunch and prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and subgroup differences in the associations among a government employee population. A total of 5129 participants (mean age 39.4 years) were included in this study. Nap duration after lunch was self-reported, and metabolic syndrome was defined according to the Joint Interim Statement in 2009. Multivariate logistic regression models and adjusted restricted cubic spline functions were used to examine the association and dose-response relationship between nap

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7344757 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature