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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health

Marius Rus
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Simina Crisan
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Felicia Liana Andronie-Cioara
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Mirela Indries
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Paula Marian
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Oana Lilliana Pobirci
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Adriana Ioana Ardelean
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Version 1 : Received: 23 August 2023 / Approved: 25 August 2023 / Online: 25 August 2023 (05:01:36 CEST)

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Rus, M.; Crisan, S.; Andronie-Cioara, F.L.; Indries, M.; Marian, P.; Pobirci, O.L.; Ardelean, A.I. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health. Medicina 2023, 59, 1711. Rus, M.; Crisan, S.; Andronie-Cioara, F.L.; Indries, M.; Marian, P.; Pobirci, O.L.; Ardelean, A.I. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health. Medicina 2023, 59, 1711.

Abstract

This article explores the relationship between metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, providing a comprehensive overview of its risk factors and prevalence. Metabolic syndrome, characterized by a cluster of interconnected risk factors, significantly increases the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. The study, conducted over a one-year period, involved 117 patients with ages between 30 to 79 years old. Various elements such as gender, age, education level, background, smoking, alcohol consumption, dietary aspects, physical activity, and their contribution in developing the metabolic syndrome, were analysed.Central adiposity and high blood pressure emerged as prominent elements of the condition. The findings underscore the importance of a healthy lifestyle in the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome. Encouraging regular physical activity, maintaining a balanced diet, rich in fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoiding harmful behaviours, such as smoking or alcohol consumption, are essential in reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome and its associated cardiovascular complications. The study highlights the need for public health initiatives, as well as individualized preventive strategies to combat the rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome. Through promoting awareness of its risk factors and implementing effective interventions, healthcare professionals can contribute to better cardiovascular health worldwide. Further research in this area will continue to enhance our understanding of the metabolic syndrome and refine preventive and therapeutic approaches for its management.

Keywords

metabolic syndrome; rising prevalence; cardiovascular disease; risk factors; obesity; high blood pressure; dietary habits; preventive strategies; management

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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