scholarly journals The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Different Obesity Phenotype in Iranian Male Military Personnel

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 404-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moloud Payab ◽  
Shirin Hasani-Ranjbar ◽  
Yaser Merati ◽  
Alireza Esteghamati ◽  
Mostafa Qorbani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Adult Treatment ◽  
Adult Treatment Panel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obesity Phenotype

Obesity, especially when concentrated in the abdominal area, is often associated with the presence of metabolic syndrome. Stress, particularly occupational stress, is one of the most important factors contributing to the increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome components among different populations. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of overweight and obesity as well as the criteria for metabolic syndrome and its risk factors and different obesity phenotype in a population of military personnel aged 20 to 65 years. This study is a retrospective cross-sectional study in which data are extracted from the database of a military hospital (2,200 participants). The records of participants contained information such as age, marital status, educational level, weight, height, body mass index, blood pressure, waist circumference, history of drug use and smoking, as well as the results of tests including lipid profile and fasting blood glucose. The Adult Treatment Panel III criteria as well as two national criteria were used to identify metabolic syndrome among participants. Data analysis was p1erformed using SPSS version 16. The average age of participants was 33.37 (7.75) years. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome according to Iranian cutoff was 26.6% for the waist circumference >90 cm (585 persons) and 19.6% for the waist circumference >95 cm (432 persons). The rate of metabolic syndrome was identified as 11.1% (432 cases) according to Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. Results of the current study identified that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among military individuals is less than other populations, but the prevalence of the syndrome is higher than other military personnel in other countries.

scholarly journals TSH and free thyroxine concentrations are associated with differing metabolic markers in euthyroid subjects

2010 ◽  
Vol 163 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose de Jesus Garduño-Garcia ◽  
Ulices Alvirde-Garcia ◽  
Guadalupe López-Carrasco ◽  
Ma Elena Padilla Mendoza ◽  
Roopa Mehta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Free Thyroxine ◽  
Adult Treatment ◽  
Adult Treatment Panel ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

ObjectiveTo examine the association between thyroid function and the components of the metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in an Hispanic population.DesignCross-sectional study.MethodsSubjects with no history of thyroid disease or diabetes were included. Thyroid function was stratified as euthyroid or subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) status and subsequently by free thyroxine (FT4) and TSH tertiles. The association of the metabolic syndrome components (defined by 2004 Adult Treatment Panel III criteria) and insulin resistance with thyroid status, TSH, and FT4 were examined.ResultsA total of 3148 subjects were analyzed. The prevalence of SCH was 8.3%. The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was similar in euthyroid and SCH patients (31.6 vs 32.06%, P=0.89). Total cholesterol was higher in patients with SCH (5.51±1.19 vs 5.34±1.05 mmol/l, P<0.032). Serum TSH values showed a positive correlation (adjusted for age and sex) with total cholesterol, triglycerides, and waist circumference. In contrast, FT4 showed a positive correlation with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and an inverse correlation with waist circumference, insulin, and HOMA-IR.ConclusionSCH is not associated with an increased risk for the metabolic syndrome (as conceived as a diagnostic category defined by the National Cholesterol, Education Program, Adult Treatment Panel III criteria). Despite this, low thyroid function (even in the euthyroid state) predisposes to higher cholesterol, glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR levels. The combined use of TSH and FT4, compared with the assessment based on only FT4, is a more convenient approach to evaluate the association between thyroid function and metabolic variables.

scholarly journals Circadian Rhythm Alteration and Metabolic Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. V. Carpio-Arias ◽  
M. F. Vinueza Veloz ◽  
T. M. Nicolalde Cifuentes ◽  
D. L. Abril Merizalde
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Circadian Rhythm ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Adult Treatment ◽  
Adult Treatment Panel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Síndrome Metabólico

There is growing scientific evidence that connects circadian rhythm abnormalities with cardiovascular risk factors. Due to their work schedules, shift workers are exposed to changes in their circadian rhythm that are associated with metabolic syndrome (MS). Aim: To determine the relationship between shift work and metabolic syndrome. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional observational study. The sample included 300 adult volunteers, health workers of a public hospital in the city of Riobamba, Ecuador. The diagnosis of MS was made based on the criteria bythe Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III). In addition, sleep quality was assessed through the Pittsburg sleep quality index. Cluster analysis of K-means was used to identify representative groups. In addition, chi-squared test and ANOVA were used to determine the association between variables. Results: Three conglomerates based on age and sex were established, which were numbered consecutively 1, 2 and 3. Conglomerate 1 had a statistically higher percentage of people who worked in shifts, suffered MS and had worse sleep quality than the other two conglomerates. In conclusión, shift work is related to the risk of suffering from MS and poor quality of sleep. Keywords: shift work, metabolic syndrome, sleep quality, k medias clusters. Resumen Introducción: La evidencia creciente conecta las alteraciones del ritmo circadiano con factores de riesgo cardiovascular. Los trabajadores por turnos debido a sus horarios de trabajo están expuestos a alteraciones de su ritmo circadiano que se asocian a síndrome metabólico (SM). Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre trabajo por turnos y síndrome metabólico. Metodología: Estudio observacional transversal. La muestra incluyó 300 voluntarios adultos, empleados sanitarios de un hospital público de la ciudad de Riobamba, Ecuador. El diagnóstico de SM se realizó con base en los criterios del Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III). Además, se evaluó la calidad del sueño a través del índice de la calidad de sueño de Pittsburg. Se utilizó el análisis de clúster de K medias para identificar grupos representativos, además Chi2 y ANOVA para determinar asociación entre las variables. Resultados: Se establecieron tres clusters basados en edad y sexo, los que fueron numerados de forma consecutiva 1, 2 y 3. El cluster 1 tuvo un porcentaje estadísticamente más alto de personas que trabajaban por turnos, sufrían SM y que presentaron peor calidad de sueño que los otros dos clusters. Conclusiones: El trabajo por turnos se relaciona con el riesgo de sufrir SM y mala calidad de sueño. Palabras clave: trabajo por turnos, síndrome metabólico, calidad del sueño, análisis de k medias.

scholarly journals Metabolic Syndrome Among Physicians: A Pilot Study from Chattogram, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Anisul Awal ◽  
Farid Uddin Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Preventive Health Care ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
High Density Lipoproteins ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

Background : Although the information on Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in the general population from different parts of Bangladesh is available, the information regarding the same is scarcely available from physicians of Bangladesh. This study was aimed to assess the prevalence of MetS among physicians working at Chattogram Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh. Materials and methods : Data was collected for this cross-sectional study from 255 working physicians of Chittagong Medical College Hospital in 2018. The participants filled a structured questionnaire followed by physical and biochemical measurements including waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid profile, and fasting blood glucose. National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III report (ATP III) defines criteria were used to identify physicians with the MetS. Results : Among 255 participants (males - 192 and females - 63), 100 (39.2%) were with MetS. Prevalence of same was higher in females (41.3%) than males (38.5%). The elderly physicians (>40 years) had a higher prevalence compared to the younger (£40 years) physicians [72 (50.3%) vs. 28 (25.0%)]. In the males, low High-Density Lipoproteins-Cholesterol (HDL-C) was the major contributor to the prevalence of MetS followed by high blood pressure. However, in females, low HDL-C and greater waist circumference contributed the maximum to MetS. Conclusion : This study showed a high prevalence of MetS among physicians of Bangladesh, and thereby warrants the urgent implementation of preventive health care strategies to reduce both morbidity and mortality related to this medical problem. Further studies ought to focus on the working conditions and lifestyles of individuals in these high-risk groups. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.20 (2); July 2021; Page 65-68

scholarly journals Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among female Kuwaiti adolescents using two different criteria

2009 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulwahhab Al-Isa ◽  
Abayomi O. Akanji ◽  
Lukman Thalib
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
International Diabetes Federation ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Arab Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent in Kuwait and they are associated with the metabolic syndrome (MS). The present study aims to assess the prevalence of the MS among Kuwaiti female adolescents aged 10–19 years. A cross-sectional random sample of 431, apparently healthy, Kuwaiti female adolescents drawn from several randomly selected schools was studied for the prevalence of the MS using the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the National Cholesterol Education Program Third Adult Treatment Panel (ATP III) modified for age diagnostic criteria. Clinical assessment included measurements of waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, HDL and TAG. Whichever criteria are used, the prevalence of the MS among female Kuwaiti adolescents was found to be high, which indicates an urgent need for intervention programmes to prevent increased CVD and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The IDF criteria tend to give higher values for the prevalence of the MS in comparison with the modified ATP III criteria (14·8 v. 9·1 %). There have been no diagnostic criteria specific for the MS for the Gulf Arab population as yet.

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