Study on prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults of Jiangxi province

ObjectiveTo describe the prevalence of metabolic syndrome(MS)in adults of Jiangxi province,and to provide a scientific basis for MS prevention.MethodsThe MS definition of Chinese Diabetes Association in 2004 and multistage cluster sampling method were used.ResultsThe prevalence of MS was 10.3%.Man had higher prevalence than woman(χ²=4.549,P<0.05).The prevalence of MS increased with age.Apparent increase of the prevalence started at age of 55 in woman.The MS prevalences in different levels of economic area were significantly different(χ²=39.728,P<0.01)with higher MS prevalence rate in high economic level area.ConclusionThe prevalence of MS is high in adults of Jiangxi province.Clustering of MS components is common.