METABOLIC SYNDROME IN A SAMPLE OF WORKING POPULATION
Keywords:
metabolic syndrome, frequency, components of metabolic syndrome, working populationAbstract
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors, including central obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and reduced HDL cholesterol, -that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Its prevalence is growing globally, and the association with occupational factors is increasingly recognized.
To determine the frequency and characteristics of MetS and its components among the working population in North Macedonia, related to gender, age, and occupation.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 537 workers aged 20-67 years during their regular preventive medical check-ups. Participants were divided into four occupational groups based on the International Labor Organization classification. The presence of MetS was determined according to the NCEP ATP-III criteria when at least three of five factors were present.
MetS was detected in 31.5% of participants. The frequency was significantly higher in males (42%) than in females (20.3%), and higher in participants older than 45 years (45.8% vs. 17.6%). MetS frequency varied by occupation, being higher among workers with manual jobs (Groups 1 and 2) compared to those with sedentary jobs (Groups 3 and 4) (39.9% vs. 25.9%, p = 0.0064).
MetS is prevalent among the working population, particularly in males, older workers, and those engaged in manual labor. These findings highlight the need of targeted health promotion programs and preventive interventions to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors among workers.
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