High prevalence of risk factors for physical illness in a long-stay psychiatric unit

2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinead O'Brien ◽  
Enda Devitt ◽  
Mohamed Ahmed ◽  
Colm McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Physical Illness ◽  
Psychiatric Unit ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Full Physical Examination ◽  
Physical Risk Factors

AbstractObjective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risk factors for physical illness in a long stay psychiatric unit, where all care (both psychiatric and physical) is provided by the psychiatric team.Method: All patients in the long-stay ward had a full physical examination including calculation of BMI. All patients had blood sampling including FBC, U&E, LFTs, TFTs, lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL), glucose, HbA1c, and prolactin. ATP111 criteria were used to determine the presence of the metabolic syndrome.Results: We found the mean number of comorbid medical diagnosis was 2.7. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 40.7% (44.4% of females and 24.1% of males). The prevalence of obesity was 51%, and 51% also had a total cholesterols in excess of 5.0mmol/l. Prolactin was elevated in two-thirds of female patients.Conclusion: We conclude that the annual physical examination is of limited value in long-stay psychiatric unit. The high prevalence of physical illness and physical risk factors warrants primary care involvement in screening and treatment of long-stay psychiatric patients.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Metabolic Syndrome among Locomotive Drivers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Saraei ◽  
A Najafi ◽  
E Heidarbagi ◽  
A Rahimi-Golkhandan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Waist Circumference ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Train Drivers

Introduction: Screening of risk factors for metabolic syndrome among commercial and train drivers that are considered safety sensitive jobs, is an important issue in safety of transportation system. Metabolic syndrome is consisted of disturbed lipid profile, high blood pressure, and high waist circumference. It can lead to decrease the quality of life and higher health associated costs for these patients. This study aimed to assess risk factors for metabolic syndrome among train drivers. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 281 train drivers referred to their annual health examinations to Occupational Medicine Clinic of Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Demographic characteristics of participants were recorded. Blood pressure, body mass index and waist circumference of drivers were measured. Participants’ blood sample for fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, high and low density lipoproteins were collected. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the NCEP ATP III criteria. Results: All of the participants were males.  Their mean age and BMI was 43±10 year and 26.60±3.67 Kg/m2, respectively. Fifty three (21%) of the participants were diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. The more frequent risk factor for metabolic syndrome was triglyceride more than 150mg/dl. Conclusion: Findings of the present study revealed high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among train drivers. Further studies are needed for screening the metabolic syndrome in this occupational group as it is a sensitive occupation.

scholarly journals Sexual dysfunction and the Mediterranean diet

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (8A) ◽  
pp. 1118-1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Giugliano ◽  
Francesco Giugliano ◽  
Katherine Esposito
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
The Mediterranean

AbstractObjectivesTo discuss present knowledge about the relation between sexual dysfunction, metabolic factors and the Mediterranean-style diet.DesignReview of the literature and personal perspectives.Setting and resultsSexual problems appear to be widespread in society, influenced by both health-related and psychosocial factors, and are associated with impaired quality of life. Epidemiological studies suggest that modifiable health behaviours, including physical activity and leanness, are associated with a reduced risk for erectile dysfunction (ED) among men. Data from other surveys also indicate a higher prevalence of impotence in obese men. Obesity and the metabolic syndrome may be a risk factor for ED. The high prevalence of ED in patients with cardiovascular risk factors suggests that abnormalities of the vasodilator system of penile arteries play an important role in the pathophysiology of ED. We have shown that one-third of obese men with ED can regain their sexual activity after 2 years of adopting health behaviours, including a Mediterranean-style diet associated with regular exercise.ConclusionsWestern societies actually spend a huge part of their health care costs on chronic disease treatment and interventions for risk factors. The adoption of healthy lifestyles can reduce the prevalence of obesity and the metabolic syndrome, and hopefully the burden of sexual dysfunction.

Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its risk factors in Inner Mongolia, China

2009 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Xu ◽  
Y. Zhang ◽  
L. Yu ◽  
W. Tong
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

High prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in hypertensive rural Chinese women

2008 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 591-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Zhang ◽  
Z. Sun ◽  
D. Zhang ◽  
L. Zheng ◽  
S. Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Prevalence

scholarly journals The Prevalence and Predictors of Hypertension and the Metabolic Syndrome in Police Personnel

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6728
Author(s):  
James D. Yates ◽  
Jeffrey W. F. Aldous ◽  
Daniel P. Bailey ◽  
Angel M. Chater ◽  
Andrew C. S. Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Job Type ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Police Personnel ◽  
Behavioural Factors ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk Markers ◽  
Police Forces

Hypertension and metabolic syndrome (METSYN) are reportedly high in police forces. This may contribute to health deterioration and absenteeism in police personnel. Police forces comprise of staff in ‘operational’ and ‘non-operational’ job types but it is not known if job type is associated to hypertension and METSYN prevalence. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of hypertension and METSYN, the factors associated with the risk of hypertension and METSYN, and compare physiological, psychological, and behavioural factors between operational and non-operational police personnel. Cross-sectional data was collected from 77 operational and 60 non-operational police workers. Hypertension and METSYN were prevalent in 60.5% and 20% of operational and 60.0% and 13.6% of non-operational police personnel, respectively (p > 0.05). Operational job type, moderate organisational stress (compared with low stress) and lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were associated with lower odds of hypertension, whereas increasing body mass index was associated with increased odds of hypertension (p < 0.05). None of the independent variables were significantly associated with the odds of METSYN. Operational police had several increased cardiometabolic risk markers compared with non-operational police. Given the high prevalence of hypertension and METSYN in operational and non-operational personnel, occupational health interventions are needed for the police and could be informed by the findings of this study.

scholarly journals Association of intraocular pressure with the metabolic syndrome and novel cardiometabolic risk factors

Eye ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1037-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y C Chang ◽  
J-W Lin ◽  
L C Wang ◽  
H M Chen ◽  
J J Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome
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