Journal of Metabolic Syndrome

Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Risk Factors among Young Adults in Bhubaneswar
  Author(s): 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.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2167-0943.2024.13.389

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