“Running from Risk: How Exercise and Alcohol Shape Diabetes in America”
Disciplines
Public Health Education and Promotion
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“Running from Risk: How Exercise and Alcohol Shape Diabetes in America”
Abstract
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a leading chronic disease across the United States, affecting more than a total of 38 million adults. Lifestyle factors including one's physical activity and alcohol usage are modifiable behaviors that help influence diabetes risk and management. Understanding how these behaviors are associated with diabetes prevalence provides critical insight for developing targeted health interventions.
This study examines the relationship between leisure time physical activity, alcohol consumption, and diabetes status among U.S. adults using data gathered from the 2022 Behavior risk factor surveillance system, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A cross sectional sample of adults aged 18 years and older was gathered and analysed for this investigation. Seven variables were selected for the analysis; diabetes status, leisure time/physical activity, average daily alcohol consumption, body mass index category, age group, education level, and sex. The respondents who reported gestational diabetes were excluded from the primary analysis of diabetes status but were examined separately for later comparison.
The final sample represented a broad national distribution by age and sex. 53% female and 47% male. The preliminary descriptive analysis revealed a notable difference in diabetes prevalence across behavioural categories. Individuals engaging in regular physical activity showed lower diabetes rates, while patterns of alcohol use appeared more complex and dependent on context.
This study highlights the protective role of physical activity in reducing diabetes risk, while underscoring the needs for nuanced understanding of alcohol's influence on chronic diseases. By examining these different behavioural factors within a large representative dataset, my findings will be able to support public health officials and departments to strategize, prioritising exercise promotion and including alcohol guidelines, as part of a comprehensive diabetes prevention program.
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WCHHS – Health Promotion and Physical Education
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Dr. Kevin Gittner
“Running from Risk: How Exercise and Alcohol Shape Diabetes in America”
“Running from Risk: How Exercise and Alcohol Shape Diabetes in America”
Abstract
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a leading chronic disease across the United States, affecting more than a total of 38 million adults. Lifestyle factors including one's physical activity and alcohol usage are modifiable behaviors that help influence diabetes risk and management. Understanding how these behaviors are associated with diabetes prevalence provides critical insight for developing targeted health interventions.
This study examines the relationship between leisure time physical activity, alcohol consumption, and diabetes status among U.S. adults using data gathered from the 2022 Behavior risk factor surveillance system, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A cross sectional sample of adults aged 18 years and older was gathered and analysed for this investigation. Seven variables were selected for the analysis; diabetes status, leisure time/physical activity, average daily alcohol consumption, body mass index category, age group, education level, and sex. The respondents who reported gestational diabetes were excluded from the primary analysis of diabetes status but were examined separately for later comparison.
The final sample represented a broad national distribution by age and sex. 53% female and 47% male. The preliminary descriptive analysis revealed a notable difference in diabetes prevalence across behavioural categories. Individuals engaging in regular physical activity showed lower diabetes rates, while patterns of alcohol use appeared more complex and dependent on context.
This study highlights the protective role of physical activity in reducing diabetes risk, while underscoring the needs for nuanced understanding of alcohol's influence on chronic diseases. By examining these different behavioural factors within a large representative dataset, my findings will be able to support public health officials and departments to strategize, prioritising exercise promotion and including alcohol guidelines, as part of a comprehensive diabetes prevention program.