Prevalencia del síndrome metabólico en los empleados y trabajadores de la EP - EMAPAR (Empresa Pública Empresa Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Riobamba).

Abstract

Metabolic Syndrome is a set of health problems that is called “risk factor” making it vulnerable to developing cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. The objectives of this research were to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the employees and workers of Empresa Pública Empresa Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Riobamba (Public Company – Municipal Drinking Water and Sewerage Company of Riobamba) by doing laboratory tests. It was socialized with the staff of the company inviting to the blood sampling, and carrying out a survey to evaluate the knowledge of metabolic syndrome. 229 blood serum samples were analyzed by spectrophotometry, in addition to blood chemistry (blood glucose, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides) anthropometric measurements and blood pressure taking. It was evaluated that 50.8% knew about this syndrome, 49.2% did not know about this, the health condition was generally assessed making questions, it was found that 197 people out of 229 didn`t have symptomatology, and it was possible to prove that 1 individual has diabetes, 1 has hypertension, 64 did not realize if they had any disease, and 52 thought they were not sick. The number of female patients was 56 and male 173 and their average age was 39 ± 9.2, 23% was determined with metabolic syndrome, their highest prevalence in an age range of 44 to 54 years. According to the International Diabetes Federation the factors associated with metabolic syndrome in order were: Waist circumference 66.3%, high triglycerides 53.7%, high fasting glucose level 6.9%, low HDL cholesterol 46.7% and high blood pressure 1.7%. The study concluded that half of the population does not know what metabolic syndrome is or its health consequences. It is recommended to give talks to improve the lifestyle of the staff of the institution.