Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome In Adults Attending In A Private Clinic Of sÃO Paulo-brazil

Abstract

PURPOSE: To assess the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MS) in adults with different classifications of Body Mass Index (BMI). METHODS: It was determined the prevalence of SM in a sample of 99 individuals between 19 and 59 years, taken care in a private clinic of São Paulo-Brazil. Age, scholarity, smoking and physical activity patterns were evaluated. The following anthropometrics data were taken: abdominal circumference (cm), weight (kg) and height (cm). The BMI calculation was made and classified according to World Health Organization (1997). Biochemistry data of total cholesterol (CT), HDL - cholesterol, VLDL - cholesterol, LDL - cholesterol, triglycerides and fast blood glucose were analyzed. The criteria of NCEP/ATPIII was used to the diagnosis of the SM. RESULTS:The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the present study was 45,1%, being more prevalent in female (82.6%) and in individuals classified with overweight according to BMI (60.9%). According to BMI, 17.4% of SM group were classified as overweight, 60.9% as overweight and 4.3% as normal weight. The SM group presents the lowest education levels and did not practice any physical activity. They also presented significantly higher levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol when compared with the group without MS. The food consumption of fruit and vegetables was below of the recommended by The Alimentary Guide for Brazilian People in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that actions to prevent obesity and MS must to be carried through aiming to reduce the costs of these diseases to the public and private health systems. These actions should emphasize the practice of physical activity and better dietary habits.