A Study of Diagnostic Parameters in Assessment of Metabolic Syndrome (mets) among Medical Students

Introduction and Aim: Because lifestyle changes and treatments can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and coronary vascular diseases (CVD), early detection of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is crucial. Using the new International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria, the study aimed to determine the prevalence of MetS and evaluate the known risk factors. Methods and Materials: The current study was a cross-sectional quantitative study among students of 1st MBBS in Mahavir Medical College and Hospital, Vikarabad, Telangana, India. The study included 150 students of both genders. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, lipid profile, demographic details, and risk factors were evaluated. Data was processed using SPSS version 20. P-value <0.05 was considered for statistical significance. Results: In total, 148 students aged 19 years (mean age 18±4), were included in the study. Among them, 66 (44.59%) were males and 82 (55.4%) were females. The comprehensive prevalence of (MetS) was 28.35%. Females have a high risk at 37.8% when compared to males at 18.8%. Additionally, a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, high blood pressure, and low HDL were found to be the primary causes of MetS. Conclusion: Due to the high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among medical students in their early years. Unhealthy habits and a lack of awareness could be to blame for this. Hence health education and early detection followed by lifestyle interventions are imperative in the early phase of their medical education to decrease the prevalence.