Metabolic syndrome and its components in HIV-infected individuals.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in HIV infected individuals assisted in a specialized health center in a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. METHODS: Cross-sectional study comprising 249 individuals (130 men and 119 women), aged 18 to 73 years. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program, as recommended by the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. RESULTS: Among the individuals who participated in the study, 20.9% had metabolic syndrome - 18.5% of the men and 23.5% of the women, with no statistical association between genders. Twenty seven percent of the individuals had two components of the syndrome. Components most frequently found were those related to lipid profile (low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides), followed by elevated waist-circumference, altered blood pressure and altered fasting blood glucose. There was a significant association between gender and elevated waist-circumference. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome found in this study possibly reflects the quality of the health services delivered. We highlight the importance of investigating the presence of metabolic syndrome among HIV-infected populations, thus contributing for their survival.

Síndrome metabólica e seus componentes em portadores do HIV / Metabolic syndrome and its components in HIV-infected individuals

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de síndrome metabólica e seus componentes em indivíduos portadores do vírus HIV assistidos em um centro de tratamento especializado em um município do litoral de Santa Catarina. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal envolvendo 249 indivíduos (130 homens e 119 mulheres), com idades entre 18 e 73 anos. Para definir a síndrome metabólica, utilizaram-se os critérios do National Cholesterol Education Program, conforme recomendação da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia. RESULTADOS: Dentre os avaliados, 20,9 por cento tinham síndrome metabólica, sendo 18,5 por cento dos homens e 23,5 por cento das mulheres, sem associação estatística entre os sexos, sendo que 26,9 por cento apresentavam dois dos componentes da síndrome. Os componentes de maior frequência foram aqueles relacionados ao perfil lipídico (HDL-colesterol inadequado e triglicerídeos elevados), seguidos pela medida da circunferência da cintura aumentada, alterações na pressão arterial e na glicemia de jejum. Encontrou-se associação estatisticamente significativa apenas para o sexo e a circunferência da cintura aumentada. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência de síndrome metabólica encontrada no presente estudo possivelmente reflete a qualidade do serviço de saúde prestado. Destaca-se a importância da investigação da síndrome metabólica em populações infectadas pelo HIV, contribuindo, assim, para sua maior sobrevida.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in HIV infected individuals assisted in a specialized health center in a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. METHODS: Cross-sectional study comprising 249 individuals (130 men and 119 women), aged 18 to 73 years. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program, as recommended by the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. RESULTS: Among the individuals who participated in the study, 20.9 percent had metabolic syndrome - 18.5 percent of the men and 23.5 percent of the women, with no statistical association between genders. Twenty seven percent of the individuals had two components of the syndrome. Components most frequently found were those related to lipid profile (low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides), followed by elevated waist-circumference, altered blood pressure and altered fasting blood glucose. There was a significant association between gender and elevated waist-circumference. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome found in this study possibly reflects the quality of the health services delivered. We highlight the importance of investigating the presence of metabolic syndrome among HIV-infected populations, thus contributing for their survival.

[Iron status and serum retinol levels among children and adolescents attended by a Family Health Strategy team in Itajaí, Santa Catarina State]. / Estado de ferro e retinol sérico entre crianças e adolescentes atendidos por equipe da Estratégia de Saúde da Família de Itajaí, Santa Catarina.

The objective of this article is to determine prevalence of iron and vitamin A deficiencies among children and adolescents attended by a Family Health Strategy team in Itajaí, Santa Catarina State, and to assess relations between iron status and serum retinol. A nutritional census of the families was carried out. Socioeconomic and demographic data were collected. Hemoglobin concentration, hematocrite, serum iron and retinal were determined. Thirty-one out of the 156 enrolled families participated in the study. Only 39.1% of the children and 62.0% of the adolescents had their blood samples collected. Mean per capita income was 1.68+/-1.00 minimum wages. None of the parents was illiterate and most families (80.6%) owned their homes. All homes had public sewage and water supply, and 87.1% were made of brickwork. Iron deficiency was diagnosed in 16.7% of the children and 19.3% of the adolescents. Only one child had vitamin A deficiency. Significant correlations were found between serum iron and retinol among children, and among adolescents between serum retinol and hemoglobin concentration and hematocrite. We found mild prevalences of iron and vitamin A deficiencies, possibly due to the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics.

Estado de ferro e retinol sérico entre crianças e adolescentes atendidos por equipe da Estratégia de Saúde da Família de Itajaí, Santa Catarina / Iron status and serum retinol levels among children and adolescents attended by a Family Health Strategy team in Itajaí, Santa Catarina State

Este trabalho visa determinar prevalências de deficiência de ferro e vitamina A em crianças e adolescentes atendidos por equipe de Saúde da Família de Itajaí (SC) e avaliar relações entre o estado de ferro e o retinol sérico. Realizou-se um censo nutricional das famílias cadastradas. Coletaram-se dados socioeconômicos e demográficos. Avaliou-se a concentração de hemoglobina, hematócrito, ferro e retinol séricos. Participaram do estudo 31 das 156 famílias cadastradas. Apenas 39,1 por cento das crianças e 62,0 por cento dos adolescentes coletaram amostras sanguíneas. A renda média per capita foi 1,68±1,00 salários mínimos. Nenhum dos pais ou mães era analfabeto. Residiam em domicílio próprio 80,6 por cento das famílias. Todos os domicílios apresentavam esgoto e abastecimento de água por rede pública e 87,1 por cento eram de alvenaria. Diagnosticou-se deficiência de ferro em 16,7 por cento das crianças e 19,3 por cento dos adolescentes, e deficiência de vitamina A em apenas uma criança. Observaram-se correlações significativas para o ferro e retinol séricos entre crianças e entre adolescentes para a concentração de hemoglobina, hematócrito e retinol sérico. Encontraram-se prevalências leves de deficiência de ferro e vitamina A, possivelmente devido às características socioeconômicas e demográficas.

The objective of this article is to determine prevalence of iron and vitamin A deficiencies among children and adolescents attended by a Family Health Strategy team in Itajaí, Santa Catarina State, and to assess relations between iron status and serum retinol. A nutritional census of the families was carried out. Socioeconomic and demographic data were collected. Hemoglobin concentration, hematocrite, serum iron and retinal were determined. Thirty-one out of the 156 enrolled families participated in the study. Only 39.1 percent of the children and 62.0 percent of the adolescents had their blood samples collected. Mean per capita income was 1.68±1.00 minimum wages. None of the parents was illiterate and most families (80.6 percent) owned their homes. All homes had public sewage and water supply, and 87.1 percent were made of brickwork. Iron deficiency was diagnosed in 16.7 percent of the children and 19.3 percent of the adolescents. Only one child had vitamin A deficiency. Significant correlations were found between serum iron and retinol among children, and among adolescents between serum retinol and hemoglobin concentration and hematocrite. We found mild prevalences of iron and vitamin A deficiencies, possibly due to the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics.