Prevalencia del Síndrome Metabólico en Personal Administrativo del Área Técnica de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. Sede Loja 2017-2018

Abstract

Abstract:The metabolic syndrome is a clinical entity conformed by metabolic alterations, which constitute a public health problem, generating high rates of morbidity and mortality. Objective: To establish the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the administrative staff of the Technical Area of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, using the criteria of the Adult Panel Treatment III modified in 2005 by the American Heart Association and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Methodology: is a descriptive-observational study of quantitative design with a transversal focus, in the study population the anthropometric measurements were taken, blood chemistry tests, and a physical activity questionnaire was applied. Results: The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was 18.8%, there is a higher prevalence of this syndrome in the female population and in which it performs moderate and low physical activity. Statistically, there is a significant relationship between blood glucose levels, abdominal perimeter and blood pressure. Conclusions: Establishing the prevalence and timely diagnosis of metabolic syndrome allows for changes in the lifestyle of the population in order to prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus.