1Professor, Community Health Nursing Department, Symbiosis College of Nursing, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
2Tutor, Community Health Nursing Department, Symbiosis College of Nursing, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
3Assistant Professor, Community Health Nursing Department, Symbiosis College of Nursing, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Online published on 19 August, 2019.
Metabolic Syndrome is group of risk factors, which predisposes to increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Its prevalence is more in India. As there was dearth of rural studies in Pune District, the present study was undertaken.
To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in women in the rural area of Pune district. 2. To identify the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.
Community-based cross-sectional study was done from February 2016 to March 2017, total 246 women were studied during physical examination.
The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was estimated by using criterion given by international diabetes federation. Metabolic syndrome was found in 24.39% women. Age, tobacco consumption, dietary habits were significantly associated with Metabolic Syndrome.
The study highlighted the need for aggressive health education activities in rural area to reduce risk of non-communicable diseases.
Community health, lifestyle factors, metabolic syndrome, obesity, overweight, public health, risk reduction
