Metabolic Syndrome among Tanta Faculty of Medicine Administrative Employees

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• metabolic syndrome
• adults
• risk