Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome in pre-crisis Syria: call for current relief efforts.
East Mediterr Health J
; 22(9): 668-675, 2016 Dec 12.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27966768
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to assess the prevalence, components and correlates of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adults in pre-crisis Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic. We used a population-based, 2-stage cluster sampling method in a population of 557 men and 611 women, randomly selected from 83 residential neighbourhoods including many rural settlers. Sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, comorbidity, anthropometry and biochemical indices were measured. Prevalence of MetS was estimated at 39.6%, with comparable rates in men and women. Hypertension was the most prevalent component (56.6%), followed by central obesity (51.4%). Among women, education (12 years) was inversely associated with risk of MetS, while family history of obesity and diabetes was associated with an increased risk. The high prevalence of MetS and its components emphasizes the burden of cardiovascular diseases among adults in pre-crisis Aleppo. A system of surveillance and management for cardiovascular diseases needs to be incorporated into the current humanitarian response.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Relief Work
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Metabolic Syndrome
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Lebanon
Publication country:
EG
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EGIPTO
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EGITO
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EGYPT