Relationship between carotid intima-media thickness, physical activity, sleep quality, metabolic/inflamatory profile, body fatness, smoking and alcohol consumption in young adults

• Published in: Motriz : Revista de Educação Física. Unesp 2017-12, Vol.23 (3)
• Main Authors: Maillane-Vanegas, Santiago, Turi-Lynch, Bruna Camilo, Lira, Fabio Santos de, Codogno, Jamile Sanches, Fernandes, Rômulo Araújo, Lima, Manoel Carlos Spiguel de, Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides, Kemper, Han C. G.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Aatherosclerosis; diabetes mellitus; insulin resistance; lipid profile; SPORT SCIENCES
• ISSN: 1980-6574; 1980-6574
• DOI: 10.1590/s1980-6574201700030020

Abstract AIM The aim of this longitudinal study was to analyze the relationship between sleep disorder and intima-media thickness. METHOD Baseline measurements included carotid intima-media thickness, assessed by an ultrasound device; questionnaires about sleep and other behavioral variables; physical activity was measured by pedometer; body fatness was estimated by Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry; fasting glucose, lipid profile and C-reactive protein were collected. RESULTS The occurrence rate of sleep-related disorders was 47% (95%CI= 37.2%-56.7%). Carotid intima-media thickness was related to symptoms of insomnia (r= 0.328 [0.141 to 0.493]) and, after adjustments for potential confounders, the relationship between carotid intima-media thickness and insomnia remained statistically significant (β= 0.121 [95%CI= 0.017; 0.225]). CONCLUSIONS In young adults, sleep disorder was significantly related to premature increase in carotid intima-media thickness.