A cross -sectional study on metabolic syndrome among rural adults / 预防医学
Journal of Preventive Medicine
;
(12): 1096-1100, 2014.
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em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-792350
ABSTRACT
Objective To learn the epidemic characteristics of metabolic syndrome (MS)among rural adults in Changshan County and to provide evidence for developing control and prevention measures.Methods A total of 1 21 2 residents aged over 1 8 years old in four towns were selected by multi -stage stratified cluster random sampling method and an investigation including questionnaire,physical examination and blood biochemical examination was conducted.Results The crude prevalence rate of MS among rural adults in Changshan County was 30.61 % and the standardized prevalence rate was 26.32%.The MS prevalence rate was significantly higher in females than in males (P <0.01 ).The major risk factors for MS were female gender (OR =1 .98),elderly age (OR =1 .02)and family history of hypertension (OR =1 .60). Conclusion The prevalence rate of MS is considerably high in rural areas of Changshan County and effective measures should be taken at early stage.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2014
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