Sociodemographic and lifestyle factors and the risk of metabolic syndrome in taxi drivers: A focus on street food.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In South Africa, similar to other populous countries, the taxi industry is an important form of transportation that contributes to the country's development. As a result, minibus taxi driving is an occupation characterized by strenuous activities such as long hours of driving, limited rest, and challenges related to securing passengers, among several others. Consequently, to combat stress, some commercial drivers resort to smoking, overeating unhealthy food sold at transportation interchange areas (i.e., taxi ranks), and participating in sedentary behaviors. Most of these activities are risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Aim

Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic and lifestyle factors that predispose South African taxi drivers who

SUBMITTER: Sekgala MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9996058 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature