Related factors with Sa-Sang constitution

One of the Korean traditional medicines, Sa-Sang classifies one's constitution into 4 types, which are referred to as Tae-Yang-In, Tae-Eum-In, So-Yang-In and So-Eum-In. This study was to examine demographic factors, lifestyle, biochemical indicators, and the dietary habit and to test any significant differences between Sa-Sang constitution and related factors. The participants were 483 college students and the data of 428 students were finally analyzed, whose constitution was determined identically through both the questionnaire on Sa-Sang constitution and a Korean traditional medical doctor's inquiry. Tae-Eum-In showed a significant difference statistically in BMI and a higher smoking rate. So-Yang-In is more active and So-Eum-In is more passive during work and in leisure time. So-Eum-In had a tendency to take vegetables and fruits more often. When a degree of roasting meat was indicated, So-Yang-In showed a higher score. Tae-Eum-In showed that his/her propensity to eat a visible fat portion as it is was higher. Considering the potential that most chronic degenerative diseases are developed from any of lifestyle factors, it is necessary to conduct an educational program on lifestyle including the dietary habit. So, it will be of interest to conduct a long-term follow-up study on those groups with any chronic degenerative disease in the future based on the classification of Sa-Sang constitution.