Epidemiological characteristics of metabolic syndrome and its correlation factors in Harbin
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2010.01.009
- VernacularTitle:哈尔滨市代谢综合征患病率及其相关因素分析
- Author:
Shiying FU
;
Yujuan ZHAO
;
Shuang WU
;
Jingbo ZHAO
;
Lihang DONG
;
Fuman WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Metabolic syndrome;
Prevalence;
Epidemiology;
Correlation factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2010;26(1):32-36
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To assess epidemiological characteristics of metabolic syndrome(MS)and its attributing factors in a resident sample aged over 35 living in both rural and urban areas of Harbin in Heilongjiang province.Methods A cross-over sectional and cluster sampling was carried out in 5 984 residents aged over 35 years living in the rural and urban areas of Harbin.Height,body mass,waist circumference,blood pressure,fasting blood glucose,triglyeeride,and high density lipoprotein cholesterol were determined.In this survey,the prevalence of MS and its attributing factors were analyzed by logistic regression model according to the diagnostic criteria of international diabetes federation in 2005.Results The prevalence of MS in this sample was 24.60%(male 22.49%,female 26.29%),and the standardized prevalence rate was 23.31%(male 22.12%,female 25.19%).Compared to female population,male participants showed a much lower prevalence;and compared to urban area population,rural participants showed a much lower prevalence(26.70% vs 20.05%,P<0.05).The prevalence of MS rose progressively with age in females.The individuals with MS presented increased body mass index,hyperglycemia,and hypertriglyceridemia.Gender,age,employment,education,smoking or drinking habit,and family history of hypertension were identified as maior risk factors of MS.Conclusion The prevalence of MS in a sample of residents aged over 35 in Harbin Was 24.60%.It becomes an public health problem requiring urgent attention for prevention and treatment.
