The prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome in different nationalities in Linxia

Abstract

A multi-stratified cluster sampling method was used in this study. A total of 1 357 residents who underwent physical examinations in Linxia were included. The prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome(MS)in Lixia was investigated and analyzed according to the modified 2005 National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel Ⅲ(ATP Ⅲ)standard, the 2004 Chinese Diabetes Society(CDS)standard, and the International Diabetes Federation(IDF)Standard. Using the ATP Ⅲ criterion for diagnosis, the total prevalence of MS was 26.01%, and increased with the age. Using the standard CDS, the total prevalence of MS was 12.97%, and fluctuated with aging. Besides, the total prevalence of MS was 12.45% according to IDF standard, and increased with age. Regardless of standard types, the prevalence of MS in males was higher than that in females. Under ATP Ⅲ standards, the prevalences of MS in Han and Hui population were 28.11% and 27.53%, respectively. Dongxiang population had the lowest prevalence of 8.54%. Under CDS standard, the highest prevalence of MS was among Hui population(16.23%), and Tibetan population had the lowest prevalence(5.45%). Furthermore, the prevalence of MS in Han population was the highest of 13.83% and Tibetan people was the lowest of 3.64% when based on the IDF standard. Regardless of standards types, the prevalences of MS in various nationalities were significantly different(P<0.05). Among all the components of MS, hypertriglyceridemia was the highest in male and lower high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, as well as higher rate of elevated blood glucose levels in females. (Chin J Endocrinol Metab, 2016, 32: 837-840) Key words: Metabolic syndrome; Prevalence; Diagnostic standard