1. Comparison of Prevalence of Metabolic Disorders of Urban and Rural Adults of Punjab, India.
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Bakhetia P, Bains K, and Cheema S
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- Humans, India epidemiology, Middle Aged, Adult, Male, Female, Prevalence, Aged, Body Mass Index, Risk Factors, Blood Glucose analysis, Metabolic Syndrome epidemiology, Rural Population statistics & numerical data, Urban Population statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Summary: A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in urban and rural areas of Ludhiana district, Punjab. A total of 1000 subjects aged 25-65 years were selected for screening. The study found that both urban and rural areas had an average body mass index above 23.0 kg/m2, with rural populations having higher waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-hip ratios. Abdominal obesity was more prevalent in women in both areas. Rural men and women had higher fasting blood glucose and systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure levels. MetS prevalence in urban areas is lower among men (7%) and women (10%) compared to rural areas (34% and 26%). The timely detection of metabolic disorder risk factors and intervention can effectively address MetS in the Indian population, thereby improving the country's health statistics., (Copyright © 2023 Copyright: © 2023 Indian Journal of Public Health.)
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- 2023
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