Farshbaf Khalili Ali, Razzaghi Shahryar, Nikniaz Zeinab, Nikniaz Leila, Zeinalzadeh Ali Hossein
Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
J Cardiovasc Thorac Res. 2023;15(4):238-243. doi: 10.34172/jcvtr.2023.31693. Epub 2023 Dec 30.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a prevalent metabolic disorder with increasing prevalence attributed to extended life expectancy. This study aims to investigate MetS prevalence and its determinants in the East-Azerbaijan population.
Conducted as a cross-sectional study within the East Azerbaijan region, this research is based on a major Lifestyle Promotion Project. The study encompasses 700 participants aged 15 to 65 years, representing the general population and selected using probability proportional to size multistage stratified cluster sampling. MetS diagnoses were conducted using the adult Panel III criteria. Data on socio-demographics, smoking status, and physical activity levels were collected through questionnaires.
Among participants, the mean age was 42.4±12.38 years, and the mean body mass index was 27.69±4.94 kg/m2. The MetS group exhibited higher mean age and body mass index compared to the non-MetS group (<0.001). The prevalence of MetS in the population was 34.2%, with higher rates in females (37.1%) compared to males (30.5%), though this difference wasn't statistically significant (=0.11). Notably, a substantial distinction was observed between the two groups regarding education levels (<0.001).
The study reveals a significant association between increasing age and higher prevalence of MetS. Furthermore, lower educational levels were linked to an elevated prevalence of MetS. While other socio-demographic factors didn't demonstrate statistically significant relationships, these findings emphasize the importance of targeted interventions and education in mitigating MetS risks.
代谢综合征（MetS）是一种普遍存在的代谢紊乱疾病，其患病率因预期寿命延长而不断上升。本研究旨在调查东阿塞拜疆人群中代谢综合征的患病率及其决定因素。
本研究作为东阿塞拜疆地区的一项横断面研究，基于一个大型生活方式促进项目开展。该研究涵盖了700名年龄在15至65岁之间的参与者，他们代表了一般人群，并采用与规模成比例的概率多阶段分层整群抽样方法进行选择。代谢综合征的诊断采用成人第三版标准。通过问卷调查收集社会人口统计学、吸烟状况和身体活动水平的数据。
参与者的平均年龄为42.4±12.38岁，平均体重指数为27.69±4.94kg/m²。与非代谢综合征组相比，代谢综合征组的平均年龄和体重指数更高（<0.001）。该人群中代谢综合征的患病率为34.2%，女性患病率（37.1%）高于男性（30.5%），但这种差异无统计学意义（=0.11）。值得注意的是，两组在教育水平方面存在显著差异（<0.001）。
该研究揭示了年龄增长与代谢综合征患病率升高之间存在显著关联。此外，较低的教育水平与代谢综合征患病率升高有关。虽然其他社会人口统计学因素未显示出统计学上的显著关系，但这些发现强调了针对性干预和教育在降低代谢综合征风险方面的重要性。
