Tahziba Hussain*, Braja Sundar Barik, Manaswini Dash, Satavisha Sadangi, Minaketan Barik and Sanghamitra Pati
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a combination of risk factors that increase the possibility of emerging non-communicable diseases namely type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, etc.
In this study, young adults, between the age of 18-35 years, were enrolled and screened for signs and symptoms of MetS. Metabolic syndrome was defined using updated national cholesterol education program/adult treatment panel-III guidelines with modified waist circumference for Indians and international diabetes federation criteria. The prevalence was estimated and socio-demographic, physical, behavioral and biochemical risk factors were assessed.
Out of 500 young adults, 22% were having pre-diabetes, 2% were having diabetes, 20% were having pre-hypertension, 25% were having hypertension, 13% were obese and 23% were having dyslipidemia. Among the study participants, 68% were sedentary, 6%were addicted to either/or alcohol and smoking. 55% preferred to eat fast food daily. 49% did less than 10 hours of physical activity per week. 47% slept for less than 6 hours and 38% of the young adults spent about 8-12 hours on internet. In the multivariate analyses, all risk factors that were statistically significant and related to MetS in the univariate analyses were included. The multivariable model found four risk variables for MetS in the whole sample: BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, 10-12 hours physical activity, having hypertension and diabetes. Screening young adults, at regular intervals, will help in identifying those at risk of developing MetS. High prevalence, 25% of MetS observed amongst the young adults in this region emphasizes the need for safeguarding and management of non-communicable diseases.
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