Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome In Association With Socio Demographic Burden Among Pakistani Population

Metabolic syndrome (Met S) is one of the most common disorder which gives rise to various complications mainly, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its associated determinants among the adults of Pakistan. Demographical...

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Published inWebology Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 1308 - 1325
Main Authors Naveel, Tania, Gul, Sabiha, Jamal, Muhammad, Khan, Zabab, Sadaf, Farzana
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Tehran Dr. Alireza Noruzi, University of Tehran, Department of Library and Information Science 01.01.2022
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Age
Asian people
Blood pressure
Diabetes
Disease
Females
Hypertension
Lifestyles
Males
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Population
Questionnaires
Smoking
Sociodemographics
Pakistan
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Summary:Metabolic syndrome (Met S) is one of the most common disorder which gives rise to various complications mainly, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its associated determinants among the adults of Pakistan. Demographical data and determination of lifestyle was evaluated by questionnaire developed by WHO, and interview. Informed consent was taken from all the participants. Analysis showed that females are more prone to Met S as compared to males. Analysis of age group showed that above the age of 60 years, risk of affected from Met S is increased, (36%, P: 0.0001) according to IDF criteria and (17.56%, P: 0.0001) according to ATP. It was concluded that females are more prone to MetS as compared to males, age above 60 is also a risk factor as well as lack of physical activity and adoption of sedentary lifestyle.
ISSN:1735-188X