Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its related diseases in Baoding

Objective To investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome(MS) in Baoding.Methods 2052 people with health examination were involved in the present study.The metabolic syndrome was diagnosed according to the criterion of Chinese Diabetes Society(CDS,2004).Results ①The prevalence of MS,overweight or obesity,diabetes,hypertension and dyslipidemia were 18.62 %,44.74%,30.68%,27.78% and 36.50%,respectively.②The prevalence of overweight or obesity,hypertension,dyslipidemia,diabetes and MS in man aged 18-55 years was higher than that in woman.③The prevalence of MS in woman aged over 55 years were obviously increased.④The older,the higher prevalence of MS and the related diseases.Conclusion There is high prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Baoding.The people should control body weight,diabetes,hypertension,dyslipidemia to prevent metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular complications.