Sleep disturbances and sleep latency predict metabolic syndrome in male Taiwanese workers
In a cross-sectional study of 348 Taiwanese workers, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 26.4%, with higher rates in men (33.3%) than women (19.3%). Among men, sleep disturbances and sleep latency were significant predictors of metabolic syndrome, while among women, shift work and body mass index were associated.
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Sleep disturbances and sleep latency predict metabolic syndrome in male Taiwanese workers The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Sleep disturbances and sleep latency predict metabolic syndrome in male Taiwanese workers
This conclusion is most relevant to: Taiwanese workers undergoing routine occupational health examinations (n=348).
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Work-Related Factors, Sleep Problems, and Metabolic Syndrome among Taiwanese Workers: Sex-Specific Implications for Occupational Health Nursing. (ANS. Advances in nursing science, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Sleep disturbances and prolonged sleep latency are identified as risk factors in men
- ▸Shift work and higher BMI are risk factors in women
- ▸Sex-specific pathways link occupational conditions and sleep to metabolic risk
- ▸Result: Sex-specific predictors of metabolic syndrome
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Taiwanese workers undergoing routine occupational health examinations (n=348)
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Cross-sectional design prevents causal inference
- ▸Single occupational health examination site may limit generalizability
- ▸Self-reported sleep measures not validated against objective sleep assessments
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in this study?▼
The overall prevalence was 26.4%, with 33.3% in men and 19.3% in women.
Which sleep factors were associated with metabolic syndrome in men?▼
Sleep disturbances and sleep latency were significant predictors of metabolic syndrome in men.
What work-related factor was associated with metabolic syndrome in women?▼
Shift work was associated with metabolic syndrome in women.
What type of study design was used?▼
This was a cross-sectional study using multivariate logistic regression.
References
- 1.Hu CW, Tsai YC, Lin KP. “Work-Related Factors, Sleep Problems, and Metabolic Syndrome among Taiwanese Workers: Sex-Specific Implications for Occupational Health Nursing..” ANS. Advances in nursing science, 2026. PMID: 42378341 DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000663