PURPOSE This study investigated the “metabolic shield” effect of aerobic exercise on smokers, focusing on gender- and age-specific variations in metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk using recent national representative data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2022-2024.METHODS Data from 12,056 adults (KNHANES 2022-2024) were analyzed. Complex sample logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (α OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for metabolic syndrome components in smokers, adjusting for age, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle factors.RESULTS Aerobic exercise significantly buffered overall MetS risk in smokers(αOR = 0.795, 95% CI: 0.665-0.949, p p p p p p < 0.01).CONCLUSIONS Aerobic exercise serves as a critical physiological buffer against smoking-induced metabolic deterioration. These findings highlight the necessity of precision exercise prescriptions tailored to gender and life stages. Implementing professional kinesiologist-led interventions is essential to reduce social healthcare costs and enhance public health.
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