2019
DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usz144
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Abstract: Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is closely linked to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Various studies have reported the prevalence of MetS in different armed forces personnel in different countries. However, performing a systematic review and meta-analysis on this subject seems necessary. The aim of this study was to estimate the pooled prevalence of MetS among armed forces personnel including members of the military and police forces. … Show more

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“…Steinhardt et al [ 37 ] demonstrated that absenteeism among physically active police officers is lower than that among those who are seated, and Schilling et al [ 38 ] emphasized the importance of high levels of CRF for the prevention of metabolic syndrome among police officers. This is an important factor, as the presence of a metabolic syndrome has been reported in up to 30% of police officers [ 39 , 40 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Steinhardt et al [ 37 ] demonstrated that absenteeism among physically active police officers is lower than that among those who are seated, and Schilling et al [ 38 ] emphasized the importance of high levels of CRF for the prevention of metabolic syndrome among police officers. This is an important factor, as the presence of a metabolic syndrome has been reported in up to 30% of police officers [ 39 , 40 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, ergonomic problems, long work hours, and a particular nutrition regimen should not be underestimated [49,50]. Recent comprehensive studies also showed the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and its component is high among policemen relative to the general population [9,20].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…MetS is a collection of symptoms including abdominal obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, and high blood pressure, and a decrease in HDL-C level that depend on lifestyle. 42 The World Health Organization considers the presence of three or more of these conditions to be MetS, which is also known as syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, and the deadly quartet syndrome. 43,44 Studies have shown that insulin resistance is a major disorder in MetS, which is associated with oxidative stress.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%