Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its risk factors in Bilaspur, Central Indian using adult treatment panel III definitions.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition characterized by insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, and impaired glucose intolerance, often associated with obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, or microalbuminuria. The global health pattern is shifting towards chronic diseases like cardiovascular and diabetes mellitus, with a higher burden of non-communicable diseases. In India, the Epidemiological Transition Level (ETL) is <1, indicating a predominance of degenerative, non-communicable diseases and injuries. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MET) and associated risk factors among the adult population in the urban field practice area of CIMS Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The study involved 540 systematic random samples and analyzed the dietary habits and substance abuse of 540 participants, ranging from 20 to 80 years old. The majority were from class-III socioeconomic status, with low education, bad diet, and obesity being key contributing variables. Recommendations include engaging in regular physical activity to reduce weight, abdominal obesity, and BMI, improving diet by reducing sugar, salt, and fat consumption, regular health check-ups, taking medication regularly, and quitting alcohol, smoking, and other addictions. Large-scale studies are necessary to discover all population risk variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]