Prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en personal administrativo del área biológica de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, sede Loja, año 2017

Abstract

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MS) constitutes a clinical construct that includes: predominantly central obesity, dyslipidemia, variations in glucose tolerance and increased blood pressure, which are factors directly related to the development of chronic diseases. Objective: to establish the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the administrative staff of the Biological Area who work at the Private Technical University of Loja (UTPL), Loja headquarters during the year 2017. Methods: a quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive-observational study was carried out. using the diagnostic criteria established by the ATPIII with the AHA/NHLI 2005 modification in the administrative staff of the biological area of ​​the UTPL. Results: a global prevalence of MS of 8% was determined, with an equal percentage distribution for each sex in a universe of 25 participants, the parameter that was most frequently altered was the triglyceride value present in 48%. Conclusions: despite the limited universe of this research, a significant percentage of MS was determined, mainly associated with hypertriglyceridemia.