Population characteristics of metabolic syndrome components in 25—64-year-old males of an average urbanized Siberian town

Abstract

Examining the epidemiological situation regarding the prevalence of MS components necessitates the elaboration of a scientifically sound prevention program in the specific conditions of an average urbanized Siberian town.

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a Russian population: The Ural Eye and Medical Study and the Ural Very Old Study

“…Arterial hypertension was the most common prevalent component of MS in men (52.8%), while it was central obesity in women (46.1%). The data found in our study populations also agree with findings obtained in previous studies on smaller and partially selected populations from Russia, with figures of a MS prevalence of 41.7% in women and 26.8% in men among Muscovites aged 55+ years [ [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] ]. In that study population, the MS prevalence decreased with older age in men, but not so in women.…”

“…Previous studies have examined the prevalence and associated factors of MS in numerous countries and world regions [ 1 , 2 , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] ]. Despite of its importance, the MS prevalence, however, has only scarcely been investigated in Eastern Europe and Russia [ [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] ]. Knowledge about the frequency of MS is essential to address the disorder and improve its prevention in public health measures.…”