scholarly journals Stability and transformation of metabolic syndrome in adolescents A prospective assessment in relation to the change of metabolic risk factors

Author(s):  
Pei-Wen Wu ◽  
Yi-Wen Lai ◽  
Yu-Ting Chin ◽  
Sharon Tsai ◽  
Tun-Min Yang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Underlying pathophysiological mechanisms drive excessive clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors, causing metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, MetS status may transform as adolescents transition to young adulthood. This study evaluated the latent clustering structure and its stability for MetS during adolescence and investigated the determinants for MetS transformation over 2 years of follow-up. Methods A community-based representative adolescent cohort (n=1516) was evaluated for MetS using four diagnostic criteria and followed for 2.2 years to identify new-onset MetS. Factor analysis and polytomous logistic regression were separately applied to investigate the latent clustering structure for MetS and the relationship between changes in metabolic risk factors and transformations in MetS status. Results The clustering pattern of cardiometabolic parameters was comparable at baseline and follow-up surveys; both comprised a fat‒blood pressure‒glucose three-factor structure (total variance explained: 68.8% and 69.7%, respectively). Among adolescents who were MetS-negative at baseline, 3.2%‒4.4% had incident MetS after 2 years. Among adolescents who were MetS-positive at baseline, 52.0%‒61.9% experienced MetS remission, and 38.1%‒48.0% experienced MetS persistence. Increased systolic blood pressure (SBP) was associated with a higher risk of MetS incidence, and decreased SBP, triglycerides, and glucose levels were associated with MetS remission. Compared with adolescents with a normal metabolic status at baseline, those having an initial abnormal status in the five MetS components all had greater risks for persistent metabolic abnormality 2 years later, with abdominal obesity and increased triglycerides rendering a 15.0- and 5.7-fold risk, respectively. Conclusions The structure of cardiometabolic parameter clustering for MetS is stable during adolescence. Changes in metabolic risk factors affect typological transformation of adolescent MetS. Abnormal MetS components have a high probability of persisting. Early identification of each abnormal component and attendant intervention are vital in adolescents to minimize the future risk of cardiometabolic disorders.

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 129 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sankalp Das ◽  
Maribeth Rouseff ◽  
Thinh H Tran ◽  
Khurram Nasir ◽  
Josette Bou-Khalil ◽  
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Introduction: Workplace wellness programs are part of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) strategy at improving cardiovascular health. Data suggest that most cost and risk borne by employers is with metabolic syndrome (MS). The current study aimed to ascertain the primary to short-term (12 weeks) efficacy of a lifestyle intervention improvement program (My Unlimited Potential (myUP), among employees of a health care system in improving metabolic status as well as associated degree of vascular inflammation as measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). Methods: The MyUP enrolled high risk individuals with at least 2 of the following cardio-metabolic risk factors, total cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dl, systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg, hemoglobin A1C ≥ 6.5%, and body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30. Improvement in cardio-metabolic risk was assessed by the change in number of metabolic risk components and C-reactive protein (CRP) from baseline to 12 week follow-up. Results: Overall 203 (48±10 years, 78% females) employees were enrolled. The retention of subjects was high with 89% (n=181) of subjects following up at 12 weeks. There were significant changes in the distribution of the number of components of the metabolic syndrome from baseline to 12 weeks follow up, see figure 1. Overall only 25% met criteria for MS at 12 week as compared to 48% at baseline. There were changes in the overall median hsCRP at 12 weeks follow-up compared to baseline, 3.6(1.8-7.9) vs. 4.4(2.0-8.4). We also noticed improvement in median hs-CRP levels across the categories of improving metabolic risk factors. Among individuals who had improvement in 1-2 MS risk factors, the median hsCRP at follow-up compared to baseline was 4.6(2.2-8.8) vs. 5.2(2.7-8.9) p=0.6090 and those with improvements in >2 MS components it was 3.3(2.5-5.3) vs. 5.0(3.5-7.14) p=0.1614. Conclusion: Measurable cardio-metabolic risk reduction was achieved, benefiting participant of a targeted Life style modification intervention program.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Na Yeong Lee ◽  
Kyungdo Han ◽  
Yoonji Lee ◽  
Seulki Kim ◽  
Seonhwa Lee ◽  
...  

Background. Little information is available on the association between parents’ metabolic syndrome (MetS) and adolescent offspring’s obesity in Korea. The aim of our study is to determine the association between parent’s metabolic syndrome and offspring’s obesity. Methods. The study data were obtained from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted during 2009–2016. In the present study, 3140 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, their paternal pairs (PP, fathers = 2244), and maternal pairs (MP, mothers = 3022) were analyzed. Of these 3140 adolescents, 2637 had normal weight {age- and sex-specific body mass index (BMI) under the 85th percentile}, whereas 467 were overweight (age- and sex-specific BMI over the 85th percentile). Results. Offspring’s overweight and central obesity were associated with all components of the PP’s metabolic risk factors, including central obesity ( p < 0.001 ), systolic ( p < 0.001 ) and diastolic blood pressure ( p < 0.001 ), glucose intolerance ( p < 0.001 ), and triglyceride ( p < 0.002 ) and high-density lipoprotein levels ( p = 0.049 ). In addition, offspring’s overweight and central obesity were also associated with the metabolic risk factors of MP, including central obesity ( p < 0.001 ), systolic ( p < 0.001 ) and diastolic blood pressure ( p < 0.001 ), glucose intolerance ( p < 0.001 ), and triglyceride levels ( p < 0.001 ). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, offspring’s overweight was significantly and positively associated with parental central obesity (PP, adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 1.593; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.192–2.128; MP, adjusted OR = 2.221, 95% CI: 1.755–2.812) and parental metabolic syndrome (PP, adjusted OR = 2.032; 95% CI: 1.451–2.846; MP, adjusted OR = 2.972, 95% CI: 2.239–3.964). As the number of parental metabolic risk factors increased, offspring’s risk for overweight and central obesity increased ( p for trends < 0.001). Conclusion. Parental metabolic syndrome was associated with obesity in 12- to 18-year-old offspring in Korea.


2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Veroslava Stanković ◽  
Svetlana Stojanović ◽  
Nađa Vasiljević

Summary People with metabolic syndrome (MetSy) are about twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and over four times as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to subjects without metabolic syndrome. Waist circumferences (WC) and body mass index (BMI) are useful screening tools for making the diagnosis. MetSy has increased the health risk in primary care. The aim of the study was to evaluate the anthropometric indices for MetSy and determine which of simple anthropometric measurements is most closely associated with metabolic risk factors. The research included 264 individuals, of which 132 men with mean age (±SD) of 44.73 ±9.37 years and 132 women with mean age (±SD) of 46.67±8.44 years. Antropometric indicators were measured using standard protocols, without shoes and outerwear. BMI was calculated as weight/height2(kg/m2) ratio, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Blood pressure measurements were obtained with the subject in a seated position by using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer. Blood samples were obtained after a minimum of 12-h fast; the metabolic parameters (high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose) were analyzed by standard procedures. Analysis of the examinees’ medical records was also performed. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed using the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. The analysis of the research results were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Science version 10.0 (SPSS 10.0 for Windows). The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was 44.7% in men and 43.2% in women. Normal-weight subjects of both sexes were significantly younger and had significantly lower blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides than overweight and obese subjects. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were significantly increased in parallel with increasing of BMI. For the whole sample, both anthropometric indices had significant associations with the other five components of MetSy. Waist circumference is a simple measure of adiposity most strongly associated with metabolic abnormalities. The results obtained in this study indicate that WC is a good indicator of health risk in women but not in men. Measurement of WC by BMI categories may indicate a person with an increased risk of development of chronic diseases.


2012 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 914-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana F. S. Teixeira ◽  
Łukasz Grześkowiak ◽  
Sylvia C. C. Franceschini ◽  
Josefina Bressan ◽  
Célia L. L. F. Ferreira ◽  
...  

SCFA provide energy to the host and influence lipid and glucose metabolism, suggesting that they may have an impact on the occurrence of metabolic risk factors. The aim of the present study was to determine the concentration of SCFA in faeces of lean and obese individuals and to analyse whether associations between faecal SCFA and metabolic syndrome parameters are present. Lean (n20) and obese (n20) women of similar age (28·5 (sd7·6)v.30·7 (sd6·5) years,P= 0·33) participated in the study. Anthropometric measurements, body composition, blood pressure and biochemical parameters were assessed. SCFA were extracted from faeces and quantified by GC. Blood pressure and blood glucose, although within the normal limits, were higher in the obese group compared to lean subjects (P< 0·05). Lower HDL concentration and higher insulin and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index were observed in the obese than in the lean group (P< 0·05). The median values of SCFA (% w/w) from the lean and obese groups were butyric (0·021v.0·044,P= 0·024), propionic (0·021v.0·051,P= 0·007) and acetic (0·03v.0·061,P= 0·01). SCFA correlated positively with metabolic syndrome risk factors such as adiposity, waist circumference and HOMA index (P< 0·05), and inversely with HDL (P< 0·05). Our results suggest that the higher faecal concentration of SCFA is associated with metabolic risk factors and thus may influence metabolic homeostasis.


Surgery ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 159 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga-Lena Nilsson ◽  
Sophie Norenstedt ◽  
Fredrik Granath ◽  
Jan Zedenius ◽  
Ylva Pernow ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wilkins ◽  
Kremlin Wickramasinghe ◽  
Jessie Pullar ◽  
Alessandro R. Demaio ◽  
Nia Roberts ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability globally, while malnutrition presents a major global burden. An increasing body of evidence suggests that poor maternal nutrition is related to the development of NCDs and their risk factors in adult offspring. However, there has been no systematic evaluation of this evidence. Methods We searched eight electronic databases and reference lists for primary research published between 1 January 1996 and 31 May 2016 for studies presenting data on various dimensions of maternal nutritional status (including maternal exposure to famine, maternal gestational weight gain (GWG), maternal weight and/or body mass index (BMI), and maternal dietary intake) during pregnancy or lactation, and measures of at least one of three NCD metabolic risk factors (blood pressure, blood lipids and blood glucose) in the study population of offspring aged 18 years or over. Owing to high heterogeneity across exposures and outcomes, we employed a narrative approach for data synthesis (PROSPERO= CRD42016039244, CRD42016039247). Results Twenty-seven studies from 10 countries with 62,607 participants in total met our inclusion criteria. The review revealed considerable heterogeneity in findings across studies. There was evidence of a link between maternal exposure to famine during pregnancy with adverse blood pressure, blood lipid, and glucose metabolism outcomes in adult offspring in some contexts, with some tentative support for an influence of adult offspring adiposity in this relationship. However, the evidence base for maternal BMI, GWG, and dietary intake of specific nutrients during pregnancy was more limited and revealed no consistent support for a link between these exposures and adult offspring NCD metabolic risk factors. Conclusion The links identified between maternal exposure to famine and offspring NCD risk factors in some contexts, and the tentative support for the role of adult offspring adiposity in influencing this relationship, suggest the need for increased collaboration between maternal nutrition and NCD sectors. However, in view of the current scant evidence base for other aspects of maternal nutrition, and the overall heterogeneity of findings, ongoing monitoring and evaluation using large prospective studies and linked data sets is a major priority.


2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1445-1453 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gupta ◽  
V Gupta ◽  
AK Singh ◽  
S Tiwari ◽  
S Agrawal ◽  
...  

The present investigations were aimed to identify the possible association between genetic polymorphism in interleukin-6 (IL-6) G-174C gene, which confers susceptibility to metabolic syndrome, and serum level of resistin in North Indian women. The study population comprised 370 unrelated Indian women (192 having abdominal obesity and 178 controls). Polymorphism in genotype (CC+GC) of IL-6 G-174C gene was determined using a combination of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequence-specific primer with restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) technology. Insulin resistance (IR) and serum resistin level were also analyzed along with metabolic risk factors. Of 192 abdominal obese women, 147 (76.56%) were found to have mutant CC+GC ( p = 0.001) genotype and allele frequency ( p = 0.001), which was significantly higher 45 (23.44%) than non-obese and their respective wild type. The mutant genotype (CC+GC) of IL-6 gene was found to be associated significantly with high triglyceride ( p = 0.025) and resistin level ( p < 0.001), when compared with respective wild genotype (GG) in obese women. Non-obese women with no signs of metabolic risk factors were found to have significantly low level of serum resistin and IR in comparison to obese women having genetic polymorphism for IL-6 G-174C gene. Study suggests that IL-6 G-174C gene is one among the susceptibility loci for metabolic syndrome in North Indian women. Genotype for this polymorphism may prove informative for prediction of genetic risk for metabolic syndrome. Further, high level of serum resistin molecules may be targeted to correlate with metabolic syndrome risk factors and could be used as early prediction marker.


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