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Prevalence of Lifestyle Risk Factors in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Author:
Gagnon, Cynthia  Chouinard, Maud-Christine  Laberge, Luc  Brisson, Diane  Gaudet, Daniel  Lavoie, Melissa  Leclerc, Nadine  Mathieu, Jean  


Journal:
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES


Issue Date:
2013


Abstract(summary):

Background: The prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking has seldom been described in neuromuscular disorders, including myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). However, it is essential to document the unhealthy lifestyle habits as they can exacerbate existing impairments and disabilities. The objectives are: 1) To determine the prevalence of risk factors among individuals with DM1; 2) To compare the prevalence among classic and mild phenotypes. Method: A survey was done on a sample of two-hundred (200) patients with DM1 as part of a larger study. Lifestyle risk factors included being overweight or obese, tobacco smoking, illicit drug use, excessive alcohol consumption and physical inactivity. A registered nurse administered the validated public health survey. Categorization of risk factors were based on national standards and compared with provincial and regional prevalences. Results: 50% of DM1 patients were overweight or obese, 23.6% were regular smokers, and 76% were physically inactive. Except for overweight and obesity, significant differences were observed between patients with classic and mild phenotypes for all the other lifestyle risk factors: those with the classic phenotype being more often regular smokers, consuming more often illicit drugs and being less physically active. Conclusions: The results of this study will provide guidance for the development of better adapted and focussed health promotion interventions in the future.


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