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Metabolic syndrome: a common problem among office workers
S S Alavi1, J Makarem, R Mehrdad
1Center for Research on Occupational Diseases, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. alavi@tums.ac.ir.
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|January 15, 2015
Summary
Metabolic syndrome (MSx) is highly prevalent (35.9%) in office workers, particularly men and older individuals. Lifestyle factors like inactivity and poor diet contribute to MSx, necessitating workplace health programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Metabolic syndrome (MSx) is linked to various adverse health outcomes.
- Office workers represent a significant demographic within organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of MSx and associated risk factors among office workers.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1488 office workers in Qom province, Iran.
- MSx diagnosis based on lipid profiles, fasting blood sugar, waist circumference, and blood pressure.
- Multi-stage cluster sampling was employed.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of MSx was 35.9%, higher in men (37.2%) than women (20.6%), and increased with age.
- Hypertriglyceridemia (45.9%) and low HDL-cholesterol (45.5%) were the most common findings.
- MSx was associated with higher BMI, lack of physical activity, and low fruit intake.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of MSx was observed in the office worker population.
- Workplace health initiatives focusing on MSx identification and prevention are crucial for employee well-being.
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