Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2019

PREVALENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN LABOURERS

Gupta P, Sharma A

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Background: The metabolic syndrome is identified by a collection of risk factors that increases the risk of cardiac diseases and Type II Diabetes in an individual. The essential constituents of the Metabolic Syndrome are hypertension, glucose intolerance, obesity and dyslipidemia. Many studies have proved that metabolic syndrome is more prevalent in people with sedentary lifestyle, however the profile of metabolic syndrome in labourers who are involved in strenuous physical activity is unknown. This work was intended to study the profile of the metabolic syndrome in labourers. Aims & Objectives: To study the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in labourers and to find the association of Metabolic Syndrome with gender, age, diet, smoking and alcohol in labourers. Materials & Methods: 140 labourers were included in the study during the period of 1 year. The following data was obtained: dietary history, history of smoking & alcohol, BP, Pulse, waist circumference, hip circumference, height, weight, FBS, triglycerides and HDL–c. Observations: Out of 140 labourers, 16(11.4%) were found to be suffering from metabolic syndrome. Out of the 16 subjects found to be suffering from metabolic syndrome, 12(75%) were males and 4(25%) were females. The maximum number of metabolic syndrome subjects (68.7%) was found to be in the age group of 31–40 years. Out of the 16 subjects having metabolic syndrome, 12(75%) were non vegetarians and 4(25%) were vegetarians. Out of the 16 subjects suffering from metabolic syndrome, 13(81.2%) were smokers and 10(62.5%) were alcohol drinkers Discussion & Conclusion: On the basis of this study, it was concluded that, Metabolic Syndrome is prevalent even in labourers who are engaged in heavy physical activity and not only a result of sedentary, modern or urban lifestyle. Males were found to be at a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome rather than females. It was found to be more prevalent in non–vegetarians as compared to vegetarians. Smoking, alcoholism and tobacco chewing might impart the risk of metabolic syndrome but absolute risk could not be predicted since other confounding variables were not ruled out.

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PREVALENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN LABOURERS, Gupta P, Sharma A INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-2 | February-2019

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