Burden, determinants and treatment status of metabolic syndrome among older adults in India: a nationally representative, community-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Metabolic syndrome is a significance driver of mortality and morbidity in India, but nationally representative data regarding disease burden and treatment status are lacking. Here, a cross-sectional study was undertaken to establish national and regional estimates of disease burden and explore reasons for lack of treatment of component conditions of metabolic syndrome in Indian older adults (45 years and older).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was undertaken using data from the first wave of the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (2017-2018). Data for 66 606 individuals aged 45 years and above were analysed. The primary outcome was metabolic syndrome prevalence, defined by the National Cholesterol Education Programme ATP III criteria as an individual having any

SUBMITTER: Basu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812726 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature