The Association between Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, or Cannabis and Metabolic Syndrome

• DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.49.1.5
• Publication Date: 2025-03-12T04:30:52Z
• Authors: Betty M. Drees; Pavani Chilamkuri; Bong Nguyen; Rana Elounais; Sumihiro Suzuki; Bradley M. Appelhans; Jacinda Nicklas; Amanda R. Mathew; Lynda H. Powell; Jannette Berkley-...
• Keywords: Association (psychology)

Objectives: In this study, we describe the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and tobacco use other behavioral socio-economic characteristics. Methods: We collected demographic, anthropometric, bioclinical data on 961 individuals at risk of MetS. categorized frequency product substances (alcohol cannabis) as never, occasional, regular. used regression models to assess substance with MetS Results: Tobacco differed significantly by age, gender, race, education, employment status. Regular was associated higher blood pressure (131/85 in regular users compared 127/82 never users; p < .05). alcohol levels glucose (p = .002) a lower likelihood meeting criteria based low HDL .017). cannabis waist circumference .006) level .027). Conclusion: Use or impacts factors. This impact should be considered when assessing cardiovascular disease making recommendations for lifestyle changes.