The relationship between health behaviors and glycated hemoglobin levels in Korean youth(19~39)

Key Points

• This study aims to analyze the effects of health behaviors on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in Korean youth aged 19 to 39.
• Utilized data from the 9th National Health and Nutrition Survey (2022-2023).
• Analyzed responses from 2,357 adults aged 19 to 39 with complete data on HbA1c and health behaviors.
• Conducted frequency analysis, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression.
• 4.4% of participants were classified in the high-risk category for HbA1c.
• Men were about 1.67 times more likely to be in the high-risk group compared to women.
• Individuals aged 30-39 were approximately 3.13 times at higher risk than those aged 19-29.
• Smokers showed a 2.13 times higher risk of elevated HbA1c compared to non-smokers.
• Other health behaviors, including drinking, sleep duration, and physical activity, did not significantly impact HbA1c levels.

Abstract