Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome among adults attending a tertiary care hospital in central India: a cross-sectional study

Meghana Ramesh; Manoj Bansal; Richa Changulani; Pooja Rawat; Himanshu Jain

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261679

Authors

Meghana Ramesh Department of Community Medicine, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Manoj Bansal Department of Community Medicine, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Richa Changulani Department of Community Medicine, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Pooja Rawat Department of Community Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Himanshu Jain Department of Community Medicine, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261679

Keywords:

Outpatient department, Metabolic syndrome, Prevalence, Lifestyle factors, Cross sectional study

Abstract

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health challenge worldwide, strongly associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and premature mortality.

Methods: A hospital‑based cross‑sectional study was conducted among 400 adults aged 18–49 years attending the outpatient department. Sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, and fasting biochemical parameters were collected using standardized methods. MetS was diagnosed according to the International Diabetes Federation criteria.

Results: The prevalence of MetS was 46.0%. Female sex, age 40–49 years, lower socioeconomic status, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet quality were independent predictors in multivariable logistic regression analysis, while tobacco use was not significantly associated.

Conclusions: Nearly half of young and middle‑aged adults attending outpatient services were affected by MetS. Routine OPD‑based screening and timely lifestyle interventions are essential to prevent progression to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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