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This research examines the prevalence and factors linked to metabolic syndrome in older cancer survivors, comparing two age groups.

January 10, 2026Physical Activity and Nutrition0 citationsOpen Access

Metabolic syndrome and related factors in early-old and late-old cancer survivors

SJSookyung JeongChonnam National University Hwasun Hospital MAMinjeong AnChonnam National University

Key Result

Metabolic syndrome prevalence was 41.7% in early-old and 43.7% in late-old cancer survivors, with differing associated factors by age group.

Key Points

This research examines the prevalence and factors linked to metabolic syndrome in older cancer survivors, comparing two age groups.
Cross-sectional secondary data analysis
Logistic regression to identify associations with metabolic syndrome
Comparison between early-old (65–74 years) and late-old (≥75 years) groups
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 41.7% in early-old and 43.7% in late-old groups
BMI ≥25 kg/m² was significantly associated with metabolic syndrome in both groups
Adherence to aerobic activity and high sugar intake were inversely associated in early-old
In late-old, moderate-intensity activity was inversely associated, and high household income was positively associated with metabolic syndrome

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Population

482 older cancer survivors (aged ≥65 years) from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021), divided into early-old (65-74 years) and late-old (≥75 years) groups.

Outcome

Prevalence of and factors associated with metabolic syndrome

Risk factors for metabolic syndrome differ between early-old and late-old cancer survivors, highlighting the need for age-tailored survivorship care and weight management.

Main Result

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Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of, and factors associated with, metabolic syndrome in older cancer survivors by comparing early-old (65–74 years) and late-old (≥75 years) groups using nationally representative data.Methods A cross-sectional secondary data analysis was performed. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with metabolic syndrome in each age group.Results The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 41.7% in the early-old group and 43.7% in the late-old group. In both groups, a body mass index ≥25 kg/m² was significantly associated with metabolic syndrome. Adherence to aerobic physical activity and high sugar intake were inversely associated with metabolic syndrome in the early-old group, and moderate-intensity physical activity was inversely associated, and high household income was positively associated, with metabolic syndrome in the late-old group.Conclusion Risk factors for metabolic syndrome differ between early-old and late-old cancer survivors. Tailored health strategies that reflect subgroup characteristics are required to manage risks and improve survivorship care.

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