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Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and associated lifestyles in adult males from Oaxaca, Mexico
Ramírez-Vargas, Estanislao; Arnaud-Viñas, María Del Rosario; Delisle, Hélène.
Affiliation
  • Ramírez-Vargas, Estanislao; Mexican Institute of Social Security. General Hospital. Oaxaca. MX
  • Arnaud-Viñas, María Del Rosario; National Polytechnology Institute. Investigation Center for Regional Integral Development. Oaxaca. MX
  • Delisle, Hélène; WHO Collaborating Centre on Nutrition Changes and Development. Montreal. CA
Salud pública Méx ; 49(2): 94-102, mar.-abr. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-453481
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ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the associations of metabolic syndrome (MS) with residential area and lifestyle in men from Oaxaca, Mexico. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 1998 in 325 apparently healthy men 35 to 65 years of age in four residential areas rural, urban poor, urban middle, and urban rich. MS was defined according to International Diabetes Federation (IDF) guidelines. Information on physical activity and diet was collected by questionnaire. Based on two 24-hour recalls, a diet quality index (DQI) using eight WHO recommendations to prevent chronic diseases was constructed.

RESULTS:

The MS rate was 41.2 percent; twice as high in urban (45.4 percent) than rural (27.6 percent) subjects. A significantly higher risk of MS was associated with low DQI in urban poor (OR 2.5; CI 1.0-6.3) and rich (OR 3.2; CI 1.5-8.6), compared to rural subjects. Physical activity was an independent protective factor.

CONCLUSIONS:

MS is highly prevalent in apparently healthy men in urban areas, illustrating the role of diet and lifestyle transition.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Determinar las asociaciones entre el síndrome metabólico (SM) con el área residencial y el estilo de vida en hombres de Oaxaca, México. MATERIAL Y

MÉTODOS:

Estudio transversal en 325 adultos en cuatro áreas residenciales rural y urbano (pobre, medio y rico), realizado en 1998. Se utilizó la definición de IDF para SM y documentó la actividad física y dieta. Con base en dos recordatorios de 24-horas, se construyó un índice de calidad nutricional (ICN) utilizando ocho recomendaciones de la OMS para la prevención de enfermedades crónicas.

RESULTADOS:

. La prevalencia general del SM fue de 41.2 por ciento, y doblemente mayor en urbanos ricos (45.4 por ciento) que en rurales (27.6 por ciento). Un riesgo significativamente más elevado de SM se asoció con un ICN bajo en urbanos pobres y en sujetos ricos (OR 3.2; IC 1.5-8.6). La actividad física fue un factor protector independiente.

CONCLUSIONES:

El SM es altamente prevalente en hombres aparentemente sanos en áreas urbanas, lo cual refleja el papel de la transición nutricional y del estilo de vida.
Subject(s)
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Metabolic Syndrome / Life Style Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Canada / Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Mexican Institute of Social Security/MX / National Polytechnology Institute/MX / WHO Collaborating Centre on Nutrition Changes and Development/CA
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Metabolic Syndrome / Life Style Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Canada / Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Mexican Institute of Social Security/MX / National Polytechnology Institute/MX / WHO Collaborating Centre on Nutrition Changes and Development/CA
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