Abstract:
Objective To analysis the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among senior intellectuals in Hefei and to provide reference for further prevention and control of chronic disease.
Methods 4 726 subjects(above 35 years old)were selected by cluster sampling.The comparison of the prevalence rate of the metabolic syndrome by gender and age and unconditional logistic regression were performed.
Results The prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome was 14.5%, increasing along with age.Age, sex, salt and pickle intake and family history of hypertension were the main risk factors of metabolic syndrome, and meat intake was a protective factor.
Conclusion There is high prevlalence rate of the metabolic synarome in senior intellectuals.More helath education and leading of healthy life style are very necessary.The key point is to limit salt intake and balance nutrient.