Abstract:
Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics of metabolic syndrome and its influencing factors in residents in Baoshan of Yunnan province. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 8 304 adult residents selected through multi-stage stratified random sampling in Baoshan, and body measurements and biochemical detection were performed for them. Results The prevalence and standardized prevalence of metabolic syndrome were 11.9% and 11.3% respectively (6.3% and 6.0% in men; 17.1% and 16.3% in women), the prevalence was higher in women than in men (P0.001).The prevalence was higher in flatland area, in Han ethnic group and in people aged 60-79 years, the prevalence increased with age (P0.001), and it was highest in men aged 35-59 years and increased continually in women (P0.001). With the increase of educational level, the prevalence decreased firstly and then increased, and increased in men and decreased in women. The independent risk factors of metabolic syndrome in Baoshan were living in flatland area, older age, being female and Han ethnic group, excessed meat consumption, high body mass index and suffering from chronic diseases. High level of education and physical activity were protective factors. The detection rates of high blood pressure, high TG, low HDL-C and central obesity were high. Conclusion Metabolic syndrome had become a major public health problem in Baoshan. We should pay more attention to older people, the residents in flatland area, lowly educated women and highly educated men and overweight people in the prevention and control of metabolic syndrome.