Metabolic syndrome prevalence according to ATP III and IDF criteria and related factors in Turkish adults

Abstract

IntroductionThe aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components according to Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria and the risk factors affecting MS. Metabolic syndrome prevalence was evaluated according to certain quintet age groups, altitude, location and demographic features.Material and methodsThis study was a cross-sectional survey conducted in 24 provinces from the 7 regions of Turkey. A total of 4309 adults from 7 regions participated in the study (1947 males, 45.2%).ResultsThe mean age of participants was 47 ±14 years. Metabolic syndrome prevalence was found as 36.6% according to ATP III and 44.0% according to IDF. The MS rate was found to be higher in females compared to males in both groups (p < 0.01). According to both criteria, MS prevalence was found to be higher in subjects who lived in coastal regions when evaluated according to altitude and in subjects who lived in district centers when evaluated according to location. The MS risk is 1.62-fold higher in females compared to males. Metabolic syndrome risk increases as age increases and is highest in the 61-65 age group. Metabolic syndrome risk increases 2.75-fold in the overweight compared to normal weighing subjects and 7.80-fold in the obese.ConclusionsMetabolic syndrome prevalence was found to be high in Turkey according to both criteria. Metabolic syndrome prevalence increases as age and body mass index (BMI) increase. Age, female gender and obesity are independent risk factors for MS development.

The effect of metabolic syndrome on recurrence in patients who had undergone surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome

“…A recent study conducted with Turkish adults demonstrated that the MS prevalence can vary between 36.6 and 44.0%. [3,14] In light of this information, it is important to inform patients fully and correctly after surgery to prevent recurrence.…”

“…Analyzing the data, it is important to take into account the contribution of these two factors in the high recurrence of CTS that they developed. [14] To prevent recurrence after CTS surgery, important interventions, including hand-wrist exercises, taking frequent rest breaks and using a splint to hold the wrist and the hand straight in the appropriate position, should be employed. [14] Additionally, as the number of patients with MS is currently increasing, it is also important that hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and obesity are controlled to prevent recurrence.…”

“…[14] To prevent recurrence after CTS surgery, important interventions, including hand-wrist exercises, taking frequent rest breaks and using a splint to hold the wrist and the hand straight in the appropriate position, should be employed. [14] Additionally, as the number of patients with MS is currently increasing, it is also important that hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and obesity are controlled to prevent recurrence. A recent study conducted with Turkish adults demonstrated that the MS prevalence can vary between 36.6 and 44.0%.…”

Relationship between Weight Pre-Pregnancy and Weight Gain during Pregnancy with Preterm Birth

“…While 40% of women are over-weighted in the world, 29.3% of the women are over-weighed and 24.5% are obese in Turkey [6,7]. Studies carried out on this topic have demonstrated in Turkish women that the reduced physical activity, higher birth rate, longer lactation periods, accompanying diabetes and hypertension, lower income and education levels have significantly influenced the obesity [8,9]. However, over weight gained during pre-and-peri-gestational periods in women is one of the leading causes of obesity seen [10].…”

Impacto da pressão arterial sobre os marcadores metabólicos, inflamatórios e hemodinâmicos em pacientes com síndrome metabólica

“…Do observado, nota-se que a prevalência de SM no Brasil não está muito diferente da observada nos EUA (22,9%) (14) . O mesmo pode ser dito em relação aos paises europeus: Portugal (27,56%) (15) , Espanha (26,6%) (16) , França 25% homens e 15,3% mulheres (17) , Italia 28% homens e 26% em mulheres (13) Maiores prevalências foram encontradas na Asia tais como a China (33,9%) e Turquia 36,6% (18) e em alguns países latinoamericanos como Colômbia (34,8%) (19) e Venezuela (35,3%) (20). Desta forma, fica evidente que a SM é uma condição clínica muito comum em todo o Mundo, sendo este um dos motivos pelos quais devemos explorar o real impacto da SM no contexto de suas consequências cardiovasculares.…”