Metabolic Risks among College Students: Prevalence and Gender Differences

Huang, Terry T.‐K.; Shimel, Aaron; Lee, Rebecca E.; Delancey, William; Strother, Myra L.

doi:10.1089/met.2007.0021

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“…The findings of the current study corroborate what has been reported previously regarding the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the Hispanic adult population [11] and also among non-Hispanic college students [12][13][14][15]. Mean WC for predominantly White young adult males and females were 81.9 and 81.3 respectively.…”

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“…Moreover, most of the research studies involving college students were limited by Caucasian or White population samples [12][13][14][15][16]. Evidence shows that various chronic diseases or related risk factors differ between races and ethnicities [17].…”

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“…Looking at specific components of MS, this study elicited the most prevalent component amongst the female students was central obesity (37.9%) which differs from most of the earlier studies (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30) whereas, low HDL observed to be the second most predominant MS component (37.4%) amongst them. This finding differs from most of the earlier studies (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30) which reported low HDL as the most prevalent MS component among female students.…”

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“…(24) (22) were higher than the results of the present study which may be due to the fact that most of these studies used NCEP-ATP III criteria for diagnosis of MS in which central obesity is not mandatory component (3).A remarkable observation in this study is the lower percentage (9.1%) of students having only the obligatory component of MS i.e. central obesity in comparison to students having any one of the other components in addition to central obesity (12.1%) which differs from earlier studies (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30) implicating the increasing trend of other components of MS along with central obesity among the college students of Kolkata. Therefore, it may be stated that the students having high central obesity and/or any other MS components are at risk for the development of MS and subsequently they may become the victim of T2DM or CVD.…”

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Prevalence and Gender Differentials of Metabolic Syndrome Among College Students of Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Aim:The study aims to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and assess gender differences among college students of Kolkata, West Bengal, India using International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. Materials and Methods:Design: A cross sectional study was conducted among 397 college going students comprising of 235 females and 162 males aged 18 to 24 yrs from August 2011 to December, 2013. Measurements: Anthropometric measurements were performed by standardized techniques, blood pressure (BP) by sphygmomanometer. Serum glucose, HDL-C and TG were measured in fasting blood. Diagnostic criteria used: MS was identified using IDF criteria.Results: Prevalence of MS among total population was 4.5%. Significant differences exist between genders with respect to age, BP and HDL-C (p ≤ 0.05). 9.1% had only central obesity while 12.1% students had any one of the metabolic syndrome components in addition to central obesity. Conclusion:Many of the college students of Kolkata were having MS or its predisposition. Early identification can be beneficial for planning intervention strategies in college and university settings.

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“…15 This again indicates the importance of more intensive tests for early detection of risk of developing diabetes in future.…”

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A cross-sectional study of impaired glucose tolerance amongst undergraduate medical students

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Background: Diabetes is an important chronic disease both in terms of prevalence and associated morbidity and early mortality. Mortality rates in diabetics are two- to threefold higher than those without diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is preceded by a period of abnormal glucose homeostasis and hence early diagnosis is important in decreasing this morbidity and mortality. The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is currently the gold standard for the diagnosis of diabetes.Methods: This cross sectional single observer study was conducted amongst all the undergraduate students and interns of a municipal medical college to assess the point prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and the factors predisposing to the same. After necessary permissions, participants giving written informed consent were interviewed and participants were subjected to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and their heights, weights were measured.Results: None of the participants had an increased fasting blood glucose but 30 min, 60 min and 90 min post OGTT blood glucose levels were increased in 9 (11.84%) participants and 120 min post OGTT blood glucose was increased in 15 (19.73%) participants. Increase in Body Mass Index (BMI) shows a positive correlation with fasting (r=0.155) and 120 min post OGTT blood glucose (r=0.042). Increase in weekly junk food servings shows a positive correlation with fasting (r=0.014), 90 min (r=0.004) and 120 min post OGTT blood glucose (r=0.009).Conclusions: Impaired glucose tolerance was present in a substantial number of non-diabetic students and had a correlation with BMI, exercise and junk food intake.

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Metabolic Risks among College Students: Prevalence and Gender Differences

Cited by 60 publications

References 18 publications

Assessing Overweight/Obesity, Dietary Habits, and Physical Activity in Hispanic College Students

Assessing Overweight/Obesity, Dietary Habits, and Physical Activity in Hispanic College Students

Prevalence and Gender Differentials of Metabolic Syndrome Among College Students of Kolkata, West Bengal, India

A cross-sectional study of impaired glucose tolerance amongst undergraduate medical students

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