Association between preventable risk factors and metabolic syndrome

Abstract

The risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome (Met-S) including hypertension, hyperglycemia, central obesity, and dyslipidemia are preventable, particularly at their early stage. There are limited data available on the association between Met-S and preventable risk factors in young adults. We randomly selected 2,010 Saudis aged 18–30 years, who applied to be recruited in military colleges. All the procedures followed the guidelines of International Diabetes Federation. The results showed that out of 2,010 subjects, 4088 were affected with Met-S. The commonest risk factors were high blood sugar (63.6%), high systolic and diastolic blood pressures (63.3 and 37.3%), and high body mass index (57.5%). The prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes were 55.2 and 8.4%, respectively. Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hypertriglyceridemia were significantly associated with Met-S. The frequency of smoking was significantly linked with the development of Met-S. The prevalence of Met-S was found to be significantly higher in individuals with sedentary lifestyle. In conclusion, the results of this study clearly indicate that military recruits, who represent healthy young adults, are also prone to Met-S. The findings of this study will help in designing preventive measures as well as public awareness programs for controlling the high prevalence of Met-S in young adults.

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“…Metabolic syndrome has been reportedly associated with the incidence and mortality of various cancers, such as breast and rectal cancer; therefore, diagnosing and treating metabolic syndrome is of great clinical importance, and the condition should be managed to reduce disease burden [ 32 , 33 ]. It is also a meaningful predictor of one’s tendency to use healthcare services because metabolic syndrome is a preventable risk factor and not something which should require emergency treatment [ 29 ]. Since healthy lifestyle and metabolic syndrome factors are also associated with low socio-economic status [ 29 ], paying attention to what makes a healthy lifestyle and the factors related to metabolic syndrome, specifically regarding medical aid recipients, are necessary.…”

“…It is also a meaningful predictor of one’s tendency to use healthcare services because metabolic syndrome is a preventable risk factor and not something which should require emergency treatment [ 29 ]. Since healthy lifestyle and metabolic syndrome factors are also associated with low socio-economic status [ 29 ], paying attention to what makes a healthy lifestyle and the factors related to metabolic syndrome, specifically regarding medical aid recipients, are necessary.…”