Work stress, dietary patterns, and physical activity on metabolic and hepatic biomarkers among healthcare professionals in Ghana
Daniel Ayeltigah, Nancy Gyima Wuabu, Mary Amoako, Moses Ofosu Amoako, Collins Afriyie Appiah · 2026
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Daniel Ayeltigah and co-authors survey lifestyle and body chemistry among hospital staff in Ghana in this 2026 study. Health workers face heavy stress, and their own metabolic health is rarely checked. One hundred nineteen staff at a government hospital answered surveys and gave measurements and blood samples.
About one in nine met the full mark for metabolic syndrome, while belly obesity and high blood pressure were each far more common. Most staff reported high stress, and about two-thirds showed a liver enzyme pattern hinting at strain. Four eating patterns emerged, and the Western pattern raised the odds of belly obesity up to fourfold. The authors call for routine screening and healthier food at work.
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| CREATOR | Daniel Ayeltigah, Nancy Gyima Wuabu, Mary Amoako, Moses Ofosu Amoako, Collins Afriyie Appiah |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |