Papers by Laila Ruwaida Md. Zainuddin
World Nutrition Journal, 2017
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum adiponectin and meta... more Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum adiponectin and metabolic syndrome in adults living in rural Malaysia.Methods: A total of 299 Malay adults (men=124; women = 175) with a mean age 48.8 (11.7) years were recruited. Measurements for waist circumference and blood pressure were taken before drawing an overnight fasting blood samples. Biochemical tests for triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, glucose and serum adiponectin concentration were measured.Results: Our results show that the adiponectin level in the subjects with metabolic syndrome was significantly lower than those without metabolic syndrome (p < 0.05). Among the metabolic syndrome risk factors, adiponectin level was significantly associated with hypertriglyceridemia and reduced HDL cholesterol (p < 0.001).Conclusion: The outcome from this study which highlights the association of hypoadiponectinemia with risk factors of metabolic syndrome in Malay adults, suggests that the reduced le...
Women & Health, 2013
Metabolic syndrome has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabe... more Metabolic syndrome has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to determine gender differences in the prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome in a rural Malay population. This cross-sectional study, conducted in Bachok, Kelantan, involved 306 respondents aged 18 to 70 years. The survey used a structured questionnaire to collect information on demographics, lifestyle, and medical history. Anthropometric measurements, such as weight, height, body mass index, waist and hip circumference, and blood pressure were measured. Venous blood samples were taken by a doctor or nurses and analyzed for lipid profile and fasting glucose. The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 37.5% and was higher among females (42.9%). Being unemployed or a housewife and being of older age were independently associated with metabolic syndrome in a multivariate analysis. Weight management and preventive community-based programs involving housewives, the unemployed, and adults of poor education must be reinforced to prevent and manage metabolic syndrome effectively in adults.
ABSTRACT: This cross-sectional study investigates the association between body composition measur... more ABSTRACT: This cross-sectional study investigates the association between body composition measurements and blood pressure in Malay adults. A total of 296 adults, aged between 18 to 59 years, consisting of 122 males and 174 females underwent measurements of weight and height, waist and hip circumference, body fat and visceral fat, and blood pressure. Body fat and visceral measurements were carried out through bioelectric impedance, using a portable Tanita body fat analyser. Bivariate correlation analysis was used to study the association of each body composition measurement with blood pressure. There was significant association between Body Mass Index (BMI) (r= 0.25, P<0.01), waist circumference (r= 0.27, P<0.01), hip circumference (r= 0.20, P<0.01) and visceral fat (r= 0.29, P<0.01) with blood pressure, respectively. No significant relationship was found between waist hip ratio (WHR) and total body fat with blood pressure. The association between visceral fat and blood ...
HEALTH AND THE …
... Association between Visceral Fat and Blood Pressure in Adults Hamid Jan JM a, Hafidah Z a, La... more ... Association between Visceral Fat and Blood Pressure in Adults Hamid Jan JM a, Hafidah Z a, Laila Ruwaida MZ a, Nur Firdaus I a ... the aim of this study was to investigate the associations between body measurements and blood pressure among adults living in Tawang, Bachok. ...
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Papers by Laila Ruwaida Md. Zainuddin