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Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors in Farmers in Southeastern Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Ana Clara Petersen Cremonini

    (Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil)

  • Júlia Rabelo Santos Ferreira

    (Graduate Program Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil)

  • Cleodice Alves Martins

    (Graduate Program Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil
    Graduate Program Nutrition and Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil)

  • Camila Bruneli do Prado

    (Graduate Program Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil)

  • Glenda Blaser Petarli

    (Graduate Program Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil)

  • Monica Cattafesta

    (Graduate Program Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil)

  • Luciane Bresciani Salaroli

    (Graduate Program Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil
    Graduate Program Nutrition and Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29043900, Brazil)

Abstract

(1) Background: Metabolic syndrome is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease thus the objective of the study was to verify the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in farmers, as well as to verify the association with sociodemographic, work and lifestyle factors. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study, conducted with 790 individuals. For the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, the National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III) and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria were used. Pearson’s chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to verify factors associated with metabolic syndrome (3) Results: The prevalence of MS according to the IDF criteria was 16.3% overall, with 9.7% of women (95% CI: 6.66–16.16) and 6.6% of men (95% CI: 5.17–11.97). According to the NCEP/ATP III criterion, it was 12.3% overall, with 7.5% corresponding to women (95% CI: 6.62–13.13) and 4.8% to men (95% CI: 3.5–8.70). With regard to the conditions that make up metabolic syndrome, it was found that high density lipoprotein, high blood pressure and high waist circumference were the most prevalent. (4) Conclusions: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is considerable in the population when compared to other regions, both rural and urban, in Brazil.

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  • Ana Clara Petersen Cremonini & Júlia Rabelo Santos Ferreira & Cleodice Alves Martins & Camila Bruneli do Prado & Glenda Blaser Petarli & Monica Cattafesta & Luciane Bresciani Salaroli, 2023. "Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors in Farmers in Southeastern Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(14), pages 1-11, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:14:p:6328-:d:1189744
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