Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of conditions increasing the risk of serious diseases. This study aimed to define the predictors of MetS incident in a community-based cohort in Southern Iran, during a mean follow-up period of 5.1 years. Materials and Methods: During the mean follow-up period of 5.1 years, a cohort study was conducted on 819 Iranian adults aged ≥18 years at baseline and followed to determine the incidence and predictors of MetS progression in Shiraz, a main urban region in the southern part of Iran. The International Diabetes Federation Guideline was used to detect the MetS. Multiple Cox's proportional hazards models were also used to estimate the predictors of new-onset MetS. Results: The prevalence of MetS was 25.9% at baseline, and the overall incidence of subsequent MetS was 5.45% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.47–6.59). The incidence of MetS was significantly higher in women (7.12% [95% CI: 5.52–9.05]) than in men (3.92% [95% CI: 2.80–5.34]). Moreover, it increased by 5.02 (95% CI, 3.75–6.58) among individuals who had one metabolic component and by 12.65 (95% CI, 9.72–16.18) for those who had three or more components ( P < 0001). The incidence of MetS was also analyzed using the multiple Cox's proportional hazards model for potential risk factors, and it was revealed that female gender (hazard ratio [HR] 2.45; 95% CI: 1.33, 4.50; P = 0.004), higher body mass index (HR 3.13; 95% CI: 1.43.6.84; P = 0.012), increased abdominal obesity (HR 1.45; 95% CI 0.85, 2.46; P = 0.045), smoking (HR 4.79; 95% CI 2.09, 10.97; P < 0.001), and lower high-density lipoprotein (HR 0.53; 95% CI: 0.29, 1.00; P = 0.044) significantly predicted the onset of MetS at baseline; however, age, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, serum uric acid, fasting blood glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride and creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate, marital status, level of education, and level of physical activity did not independently predict the onset of MetS when other covariates were considered. Conclusion: This study showed the high-incidence rates of MetS in males and females residing in Southern Iran. Therefore, the prevention through community-based lifestyle modification should be implemented to reduce the burden of MetS and its complications.

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Background: Currently we face a significant increase in the new cases of end-stage renal disease in developing countries. Hence it seems vital to work on strategies and reduce its development and progression. Determining the related risk factors can provide insight into achieving these policy-making goals. Therefore, this study was conducted in order to identify risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease in Iranian adult population. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in Shiraz, through a random cluster sampling in 819 including 340 male and 479 female adult participants. Body mass indexes, waist circumference, blood pressure and biochemical profile were assessed. We evaluated the prevalence of CKD according to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as well as possible risk factors. GFR was calculated based on “Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration” creatinine equation. Results:  Mean age of our participants were 43.0± 14.0 years, and 58.5% were female. Our results showed 16.6% of patients with GFR less than 60 mL/min per 1.73. The proportion of participants having hypertension, obesity, high waist circumference, diabetes mellitus and history of cardiovascular disease were 17.3%,19.3%, 35%,9.4% and 5.3 %, respectively. Multiple regression analysis indicated an independent correlation between age, sex, dyslipidemia, and hypertension with CKD. Conclusion: This study indicates that CKD is a substantial health burden in Iranian adult population. Additionally, the results of this study addressed the importance of integrated strategies that aimed to identify, prevent, and treat non-communicable diseases fueling the development of CKD. [GMJ. 2019;8:e935]

Background: Currently we face a significant increase in the new cases of end-stage renal disease in developing countries. Hence it seems vital to work on strategies and reduce its development and progression. Determining the related risk factors can provide insight into achieving these policy-making goals. Therefore, this study was conducted in order to identify risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease in Iranian adult population. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in Shiraz, through a random cluster sampling in 819 including 340 male and 479 female adult participants. Body mass indexes, waist circumference, blood pressure and biochemical profile were assessed. We evaluated the prevalence of CKD according to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as well as possible risk factors. GFR was calculated based on “Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration” creatinine equation. Result:  Mean age of our participants were 43.0± 14.0 years, and 58.5% were female. Our results showed 16.6% of patients with GFR less than 60 mL/min per 1.73. The proportion of participants having hypertension, obesity, high waist circumference, diabetes mellitus and history of cardiovascular disease were 17.3%,19.3%, 35%,9.4% and 5.3 %, respectively. Multiple regression analysis indicated an independent correlation between age, sex, dyslipidemia, and hypertension with CKD. Conclusion: This study indicates that CKD is a substantial health burden in Iranian adult population. Additionally, the results of this study addressed the importance of integrated strategies that aimed to identify, prevent, and treat non-communicable diseases fueling the development of CKD. [GMJ. 2019;8:e935]