Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition · 2 authors, 2 centres
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This cross-sectional study of 24,345 Korean children found that higher intake of carbohydrates, sodium, and certain other nutrients was associated with increased myopia risk, while higher fat and omega-3 fatty acid intake was associated with lower risk.
This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 24,345 children aged 5–12 years in the seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to examine associations between dietary nutrient intake, environmental factors, and myopia prevalence. Using ANOVA and multiple logistic regression, the study found that myopia prevalence increased with age and was higher in children with myopic parents. Children with myopia had a significantly higher intake of carbohydrates, protein, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and sodium, and a lower intake of fat and omega-3 fatty acids compared to non-myopic children. High sodium intake was associated with a 2.05-fold increased risk of myopia. Findings suggest dietary and lifestyle factors may be linked to myopia risk in children, warranting further research.
