Metabolic Syndrome among Tanta Faculty of Medicine Administrative Employees
Objectives: The aim of study was to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome using the definition proposed by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) among Tanta faculty administrative employees to recommend a certain measure for its prevention. Methods: A cross sectional survey st...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Alexandria University
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of High Institute of Public Health |
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| Summary: | Objectives: The aim of study was to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome using the
definition proposed by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) among Tanta
faculty administrative employees to recommend a certain measure for its prevention. Methods:
A cross sectional survey study was conducted on 239 Tanta faculty administrative employees.
Results: More than two thirds of the study group aged > 40 years. Females constituted about
two thirds. 30.5% of study employees suffered from metabolic syndrome. Female, aged > 40
years, overweight and obese, physically inactive, current cigarette smoking, hypertensive,
diabetic, dyslipidemic with abdominal obesity employees had statistically significant risk of
metabolic syndrome. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study recommended
educational intervention for lifestyle modification for all at risk employees with monitoring
and managing risk profile. |
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| ISSN: | 2357-0601 2357-061X |