Prevalence Estimates of Metabolic Syndrome among the General Population of Central India at Public Health Facilities of Ratlam District, Madhya Pradesh

Introduction: A cluster of conditions known as metabolic syndrome (MetS) include high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia), or lipid-related changes in blood, and generalized obesity. All these are predisposing factors for cardiovascular problems. As reported, the prevalence of these varied conditions ranges from 11% to 41%. The study aimed to find the current prevalence of MetS in the Ratlam district of central India. Methodology: This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary health care center of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The participants (352) were recruited from the NCD clinic at District Hospital, Ratlam and Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Sarwan village, attached to Government Medical College, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India. Results: Out of the 352 participants selected randomly, 46.59% were males, and 53.41% were females. Out of which, 196 (55.68%) met the criteria of MetS as per the consensus statement of Asian Indian Criteria. Among these MetS cases, females outnumbered males (63.78% v/s 36.22%). Those in the age range of 43-55 years had the highest number (71.43%), while the least (1.42%) were in the age group of 18-30 years. Central obesity (87.24 %) and hyperglycemia (77.40%) were more prevalent components among MetS patients. Conclusion: Though all components of MetS including Hyperglycemia, obesity, and high TG were significantly higher in the female population, within the subset of MetS patients, hyperglycemia and triglyceridemia were significantly higher among males.