Evaluar la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico en los docentes de la unidad educativa alfredo pérez guerrero del Cantón Guano, Provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in teachers at Alfredo Perez Guerrero School in Guano-Chimborazo. The study was carried out on 60 teachers between 30 and 60 years of age. Prior to the study, a socialization on the subject and the methodology to be developed was carried out. Besides, a letter of commitment was drafted in collaboration with the institution. Subsequently, a survey was conducted to determine sociodemographic data and risk factors. Then, clinical data such as blood pressure, anthropometric index and blood samples were taken and analyzed in the Laboratory of Biochemical and Bacteriological Analysis of ESPOCH’s Science Department. Using the spectrophotometric method; the analysis of glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, c-HDL, and c-LDL was performed. The results obtained from the clinical tests were tabulated and statistically analyzed by applying the Chi-square test in SPSS. A prevalence of 17% of MS was determined, corresponding to 11 people. The most prevalent altered parameters were abdominal perimeter (100%), followed by high TAG (50%), and decreased c-HDL (30%). Among the risk factors predisposing to the presence of MS were type of diet, lack of physical activity, family history, and high BMI. We conclude that the prevalence of MS is increased due to the unhealthy lifestyle that people lead, especially in adults from 35 years onwards, due to the lack of knowledge about the pathology and its complications.