Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in young adults: a study from North India

Manish Chandey; Sukhjeet Kaur; Harjot Kaur

doi:10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20171042

Authors

Manish Chandey Department of Medicine, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Sukhjeet Kaur Department of Biochemistry, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Harjot Kaur Department of Pathology, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20171042

Keywords:

Metabolic syndrome, North India

Abstract

Background: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors for CVD and is on rise globally as well as in india.

Methods: This was a population based study conducted on 356 individuals of the age of 16-45 years, attending Medicine OPD for routine check-up at Sri guru ram das institute of medical sciences and research. Participants were subjected for anthropometric measurements, complete physical examination and evaluation of biochemical parameters in context of metabolic syndrome.

Results: On applying, NCEP-ATPIII criteria, the prevalence of MS was found to be 22.47%. The prevalence of MS was comparable in both genders, though MS was significantly higher in females of 36-45 years age group (25.64%). About 82% of the participants were either overweight or obese.

Conclusions: Since obesity was the most common entity prevalent and a major risk factor for MS and CVD, early detection and lifestyle modifications to prevent obesity and dyslipidemia should be promoted at all levels in community.

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