Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and associated lifestyles in adult males from Oaxaca, Mexico
Salud pública Méx
; 49(2): 94-102, mar.-abr. 2007. tab
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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 ANDMETHODS:
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 YMÉTODOS:
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.
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Main subject:
Metabolic Syndrome
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Life Style
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
English
Journal:
Salud pública Méx
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada
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Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Mexican Institute of Social Security/MX
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National Polytechnology Institute/MX
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WHO Collaborating Centre on Nutrition Changes and Development/CA