Metabolic syndrome among elderly in a tertiary care center

 

 

Abstract              Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a premorbid condition with an inter-related cluster of metabolic abnormalities that involves glucose and lipid dysregulation, abdominal obesity and elevated blood pressure. It is estimated that 25 p.c of the world’s population has MS. The geriatric population (aged ≥60 years) is increasing rapidly in India, during the year 1991 it accounted for 6.7 p.c of the total population, rising to 7.4 p.c by the turn of the new millennium and is expected to increase to around 10.7 p.c by 2021 due to demographic transition. Aim and Objectives: To study the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its risk factors among geriatric population. Material and Methods: A hospital-based, analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of General Medicine, MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka All the patients attending the General Medicine OPD aged 60 years and above who were willing to participate voluntarily were included. The study was conducted for a period of 6 months from 1^st October 2019 to 31^st March 2020. IEC approval and written consent were obtained. A detailed history was taken and examination done. A predesigned, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information regarding individuals’ characteristics, personal habits, physical activity and harmful habits. Biochemical profile and anthropometric measurements were obtained. Data was analyzed in SPSS version-22 trial. Results: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among the geriatric population was reported to be 44.7 p.c. Conclusion: Rapid changes in lifestyle, sociodemographic factors and disease transition in India, the metabolic syndrome prevalence found to be in an increasing trend.

Keywords: Elderly, Geriatric, Metabolic syndrome.