A Clinical Profile of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Determinants among Police Officers in Bali

. Febyan, Krisnhaliani Wetarini, . Rendy, Chintia Septiani Thintarso and Ketut Suastika
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. Febyan: Bhayangkara Hospital Denpasar, Indonesia
Krisnhaliani Wetarini: Bhayangkara Hospital Denpasar, Indonesia
. Rendy: Kalideres General Public Hospital, Indonesia
Chintia Septiani Thintarso: Ciputra Hospital, Indonesia
Ketut Suastika: Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar, Indonesia

European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2020, vol. 2, issue 6

Abstract: Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is defined as a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors which includes hyperglycemia, central obesity, hypertension and dyslipidemia. This study aimed to describe the clinical profile of metabolic syndrome among police officers. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the police officers who performed the screening program at Bhayangkara Hospital Denpasar. The data was obtained by anamnesis, physical examination from anthropometric measurements and blood pressure, and laboratory findings. All data was computerized and analyzed using SPSS v.24. Criteria of metabolic syndrome was established using modified 3rd Adult Treatment Panel, International Diabetes Federation. Results: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among the police officers who performed the screening program in the period of January-June 2019 was 68.7%. Males (87.3%) were found to be more frequent than females (12.7%), and the most prevalent age were ranging from 36-45 years old (62.7%). A significant association was found between the metabolic syndrome event and gender (OR=0.169, 95% CI=0.078-0.366, p-value

Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome; Obesity; Police; Indonesia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.6.619

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