For some people, skipping breakfast might raise blood pressure more in men than in women — or even lower it in women — suggesting gender plays a role.
Scientific Claim
The association between skipping breakfast and hypertension varies by sex, with some studies showing increased risk in men but protective effects in women, indicating potential sex-specific biological or behavioral influences.
Original Statement
“Kamano et al. observed an increased risk in men but a protective effect in women, while Park et al. found an elevated risk in both sexes.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim accurately reflects reported sex-specific findings without overgeneralizing. The use of 'varies' and 'potential' appropriately conveys observational uncertainty.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (0)
Contradicting (1)
Association of Skipping Breakfast with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
This study says skipping breakfast is linked to higher blood pressure overall, but it doesn’t say whether this is true for men, women, or both—so it can’t confirm the claim that the effect is different by sex.