Metabolic Syndrome: Prevalence in Si Chiang Mai District, Nong Khai Province, Thailand

Abstract

Abstract

The purpose of this retrospective study was to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among the population in Si Chiang Mai District, Nong Khai Province, Thailand, according to WHO, NCEP ATPIII, and IDF definitions. From October 2006 to September 2007, 1,004 persons–508 males (54.6%) and 496 females (45.4%)–visited the health check-up clinic in Srichiangmai Hospital, Nong Khai Province. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 16.93% by NCEP ATPIII, 15.04% by IDF, and 3.7% by WHO criteria. Only using the IDF criteria was prevalence related to sex (p < 0.05). For all definitions/criteria, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome differed by age group (p < 0.05). Among females in particular, elder members had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than youngsters.

Keywords: metabolic syndrome; prevalence; Thailand