作者
Nizal Sarrafzadegan, Mojgan Gharipour, Masoumeh Sadeghi, Fatemeh Nouri, Sedigheh Asgary, Sonia Zarfeshani
发表日期
2013/1
期刊
ARYA atherosclerosis
卷号
9
期号
1
页码范围
70
出版商
Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
简介
BACKGROUND
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing among children and adolescents. However, the prevalence of this disorder varies based on its different definitions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MetS in Iranian adolescents in junior high and high schools according to the definitions provided by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and De Ferranti.
METHODS
Overall, 1039 junior high school and 953 high school students were selected using multistage random sampling. Demographic data was collected using validated questionnaires. Fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels were determined. Waist circumference and blood pressure were measured by trained individuals. Subjects with MetS were selected according to two definitions provided by the IDF …
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