Key result
Smoking cessation for up to 14 years was associated with increased odds of metabolic syndrome (OR 1.33-1.40 vs never smokers), partially explained by increased visceral fat area.
Why the study?
Does smoking cessation increase visceral fat area and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in men?
Population
5,697 Japanese men who underwent an abdominal computed-tomography examination during a health check-up
Comparison
Smoking cessation and current smoking vs Never smokers
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports metabolic monitoring after cessation; leaves open causality of visceral fat in cross-sectional data.
Cross-Sectional (n=5,697)
Does smoking cessation increase visceral fat area and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in men?
Effect estimate: OR 1.33 to 1.40
Smoking cessation is associated with a deterioration of the metabolic risk profile, which is partly attributable to an increase in visceral fat area.
Matsushita et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Metabolic syndrome (n=5,697). Smoking cessation vs. Never smokers was evaluated on Metabolic syndrome (OR 1.33 to 1.40). Smoking cessation for up to 14 years was associated with increased odds of metabolic syndrome (OR 1.33-1.40 vs never smokers), partially explained by increased visceral fat area.
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