Metabolic syndrome in workers of a second level hospital

People with metabolic syndrome (20-25 % of the world population) are three times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke and twice as likely to die from this cause. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in workers of a second level hospital. This was a...

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Published inRevista médica (Mexico : 1983) Vol. 52; no. 5; p. 580
Main Authors Mathiew-Quirós, Alvaro, Salinas-Martínez, Ana María, Hernández-Herrera, Ricardo Jorge, Gallardo-Vela, José Alberto
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Mexico 01.09.2014
Subjects
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health Personnel
Humans
Male
Metabolic Syndrome - epidemiology
Mexico
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
Prevalence
Secondary Care Centers
Prevalence
Health Personnel
Metabolic syndrome X
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Summary:People with metabolic syndrome (20-25 % of the world population) are three times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke and twice as likely to die from this cause. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in workers of a second level hospital. This was a cross-sectional study with 160 healthcare workers in Monterrey, México. Sociodemographic, anthropometric and biochemical data were obtained to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analysis were carried out in order to assess the relationship between metabolic syndrome and sociodemographic and occupational variables. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among workers was 38.1 %. Nurses were more affected with 32.8 %. Overweight and obesity were prevalent in 78 %. In the logistic regression there was a significant association between metabolic syndrome and not having partner (OR 3.98, 95 % CI [1.54-10.25]) and obesity (OR 4.69, 95 % CI [1.73-12.73]). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and obesity is alarming. Appropriate and prompt actions must be taken in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in this population.
ISSN:0443-5117