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- Title
Metabolic Syndrome and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Police Officers.
- Authors
Thayyil, Jayakrishnan; Jayakrishnan, Thejus Thayyil; Raja, Meharoof; Cherumanalil, Jeeja Mathumal
- Abstract
Background: Police force constitutes a special occupational group. They have been shown to be at high risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases. A multitude of factors may be responsible for this. There is very limited documentation of their health status and health surveillance activities are inadequate. Aim: The present study was designed to measure the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and other cardiovascular risk factors among police officers. Materials and Methods: The design was cross-sectional and spanned 900 policemen (n = 900). A pre-tested questionnaire was used for collecting historical data. Anthropometric and biochemical measurements were carried out using standard techniques. MS was diagnosed using the National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 16.0 software. Results: MS was observed in 16.8% of the study population. High blood pressure and hyper-triglyceridemia were the commonest abnormalities. The prevalence of other cardiovascular risk factors were high body mass index (65.6%), hypertension (37.7%), diabetes (7%), smoking (10%), and alcohol use (48%). Conclusion: Our study identified police officers as a high-risk group for developing CVDs. The findings underscore the need for regular surveillance and lifestyle interventions in this important occupational group.
- Subjects
POLICE; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases; CARDIOVASCULAR system abnormalities; METABOLIC syndrome; NATIONAL Cholesterol Education Program (U.S.); HEALTH
- Publication
North American Journal of Medical Sciences, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 12, p630
- ISSN
2250-1541
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/1947-2714.104313