Metabolic Syndrome in Rural Adults of Wardha, India
Author Information
Author(s): Kamble Pranita, Deshmukh Pradeep R., Garg Neelam
Primary Institution: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, India
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the rural population of Wardha district, central India?
Conclusion
The study found a low prevalence of metabolic syndrome among rural adults in Wardha compared to urban areas.
Supporting Evidence
- 5.0% of the adult rural population met the ATP-III criteria for metabolic syndrome.
- When modified criteria were applied, the prevalence increased to 9.3%.
- The best BMI cut-off for predicting metabolic syndrome was found to be 23.32 kg/m2.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many people in a rural area have a health problem called metabolic syndrome, which can lead to diabetes and heart disease. They found that not many people had it.
Methodology
The study involved 300 randomly selected adults, measuring blood pressure, anthropometric data, and conducting biochemical tests after fasting.
Limitations
The study's power may be limited due to the sample size calculation, which considered a higher degree of error.
Participant Demographics
The participants included 169 males and 131 females, with ages ranging from 18 to over 50 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.566-0.873
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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