Trends in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in South Korea: Findings from the Korean National Health Insurance Service Database (2009-2013).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has markedly increased worldwide. However, studies in the United States show that it has remained stable or slightly declined in recent years. Whether this applies to other countries is presently unclear.

Objectives

We examined the trends in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in Korea.

Methods

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components was estimated in adults aged >30 years from the Korean National Health Insurance Service data from 2009 to 2013. The revised National Cholesterol Education Program criteria were used to define metabolic syndrome.

Results

Approximately 10 million individuals were analyzed annually. The age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome increased from 28.8

SUBMITTER: Lee SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5864027 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature