Metabolic syndrome among female school teachers: A sedentary occupational sector

IF 0.8 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_261_22
SarahJane Monica, Sheila John, R Madhanagopal
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Background: Dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hypertension, and abdominal obesity are important determinants of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Ample studies provide statistical data on the prevalence of MetS among the general public. Conversely, there is a paucity of data on the risk of MetS among different sedentary occupational groups. Objective: To assess the risk of MetS among female school teachers and to identify factors contributing to MetS. Methodology: The study was conducted among 256 female school teachers residing in Chennai city. A questionnaire was used to elicit information on the socio-demographic profile, diet pattern, physical fitness, and genetic history of lifestyle diseases. Anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical parameters were measured using standard methods. MetS was diagnosed using the harmonizing definition. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software. Results: Results evince that 39.45% of female school teachers were diagnosed with MetS, of which 26.56% had three components, 9.77% had four components, and 3.12% had all components of MetS. Abdominal obesity (99%) and low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (96.04%) were the most predominant components. The least common component was diastolic hypertension (32.67%). MetS components were high among school teachers aged 36–45 years and 46–55 years. Age, fasting hyperglycemia, paternal history of hypertension, physical inactivity, eating out, and consumption of refined cereals significantly contributed to MetS (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Results highlight the need to identify high-risk individuals and promote a healthy lifestyle through various intervention programs.
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女教师代谢综合征:一个久坐不动的职业领域
背景:血脂异常、胰岛素抵抗、高血压和腹部肥胖是代谢综合征(MetS)的重要决定因素。大量的研究提供了MetS在普通公众中流行的统计数据。相反,关于不同久坐职业群体的MetS风险的数据缺乏。目的:评价学校女教师发生MetS的危险性,并探讨引起MetS的因素。方法:以居住在金奈市的256名女教师为调查对象。通过问卷调查获得社会人口统计资料、饮食模式、身体健康和生活方式疾病的遗传史等信息。采用标准方法测量人体测量、生化和临床参数。使用协调定义诊断met。数据分析采用Statistical Package for Social Sciences软件。结果:39.45%的女教师被诊断为met,其中三成分占26.56%,四成分占9.77%,全部成分占3.12%。腹部肥胖(99%)和低水平高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)(96.04%)是最主要的成分。最不常见的是舒张期高血压(32.67%)。在36-45岁和46-55岁的学校教师中,met成分较高。年龄、空腹高血糖、父亲高血压史、缺乏运动、外出就餐和食用精制谷物对MetS有显著影响(P < 0.05)。结论:研究结果强调需要识别高危人群,并通过各种干预方案促进健康的生活方式。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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期刊介绍: The website of Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine aims to make the printed version of the journal available to the scientific community on the web. The site is purely for educational purpose of the medical community. The site does not cater to the needs of individual patients and is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.
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