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Identifier 000410267
Title Νηστεία σύμφωνα με την Ορθόδοξη Χριστιανική Εκκλησία σε αγροτικό πληθυσμό της Κρήτης σε σχέση με τους παράγοντες κινδύνου για χρόνια νοσήματα
Alternative Title Fasting according to the Orthodox Christian Church ritual in a rural population of Crete in relation to risk factors for chronic diseases.
Author Τσακαλάκη, Ελευθερία
Thesis advisor Καφάτος, Αντώνης
Φιλαλήθης, Αναστάσιος
Reviewer Λιναρδάκης, Μανόλης
Abstract Introduction. Fasting in the Greek Orthodox Church seems to have beneficial effects on health and may thus affect the occurrence of chronic diseases. Objective. The assessment of the impact of risk factors for chronic diseases in a rural population in Crete, on individuals who fully, partially, or do not comply with fasting recommendations of the Greek Orthodox Church. Methods. The sample consisted of 497 individuals from the study of Messara (18-79 years of age), for whom medical examinations were carried out, their medical history was recorded and a health habits questionnaire was completed. Multivariate analysis was performed in order to assess the correlation of fasting with risk factors. Results. The 81.3% (95% CI:77.5, 84.9) of the population, stated that they had fasting at least in one period, with the minimum time or frequency as the Church defines. The average number of fasting days was 69.4 days and 23.5 years. Those following fasting, in relation to non-fasters, had lower prevalence of smoking (10.7% vs. 45.7%, p<0.001) or excessive alcohol consumption (13.1% vs 57.6%, p<0.001) and lower clustering of 2+ behavioral risk factors (30.3% vs 73.8%, p<0.001). In addition, they presented significantly lower serum glucose (p=0.009) and waist circumference (p=0.018). Similarly, they were found, among others, with significantly lower levels of energy intake, as well as saturated (% en.) (p=0.009) and trans fatty acids (% en.) (p<0.001). Conclusion. People who adopt the fasting of the Orthodox Christian Church in their lifestyle do not simply follow a standard healthy diet but also appear to be protected from the potential risk factors for chronic diseases such as tobacco or increased alcohol consumption, while having low blood glucose levels and lower waist circumference. Indications of beneficial effects may be part of the wider primary prevention effort.
Language Greek
Subject dietary intake
διαιτητική πρόσληψη
παράγοντες μεταβολικού συνδρόμου
συμπεριφορικοί παράγοντες κινδύνου
Issue date 2017-07-26
Collection   School/Department--School of Medicine--Department of Medicine--Post-graduate theses
  Type of Work--Post-graduate theses
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