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- Title
Síndrome metabólica em idosos de um aglomerado urbano subnormal: prevalência e fatores associados.
- Authors
Barbosa de Aquino, Nathalia; Cabral de Lira, Pedro Israel; Souza Oliveira, Juliana; Filho, Malaquias Batista; Rissin, Anete; Costa Caminha, Maria de Fátima; da Silva de Carvalho Melo, Silvia Pereira; da Silva Diniz, Alcides; Grande de Arruda, Ilma Kruze
- Abstract
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a clustering of risk factors associated with central adiposity and insulin resistance. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of MS and associated factors in older adults living in a subnormal urban cluster located in the city of Recife, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 166 older adults of both sexes aged ≥60 years residing in the Coelhos Community in Recife. MS was diagnosed through the NCEP/ATP III criteria. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS 13.1 statistical software. The Pearson's chi-squared test and the Fisher's exact test were used to compare the proportions. Prevalence ratio was used as an effect measure considering MS as dependent variable. Results: Prevalence of MS was 38.3%. The factors associated with MS after adjustments were being 60-69 years old (44.4%, p=0.047), female (43.1%, p=0.056), and overweight (57.3%, p<0.001). Conclusion: High prevalence of MS was observed in the older population evaluated, being associated with demographic characteristics and nutritional status. The group of older adults assessed should be provided with nutritional education and motivation to the practice of physical activities.
- Publication
Cadernos Saúde Coletiva, 2021, Vol 29, Issue 3, p444
- ISSN
1414-462X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/1414-462X202129030217