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Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in a Spanish community cohort: relation to lifestyle (estuDio de prEvalencia del síndrome meTabólico y sus componEntes: relaCión con el esTilo de vidA)

Completed
Conditions
Obesity
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular risk factors
lifestyle (including physical exercise and dietary variables)
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Registration Number
ISRCTN19527641
Lead Sponsor
Abbott Healthcare S.A. (Spain)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10000
Inclusion Criteria

1. Men and women aged 21-80 years attending family practices throughout Spain
2. Consulting for reasons other than the evaluation or control of cardio-metabolic risk factors or diabetes
3. Blood chemistry including fasting glucose and a lipid profile within the prior 6 months
4. Signed and informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Type 1 diabetes
2. Severe chronic disease
3. Active non-skin cancer or cancer surgery within the previous 2 years
4. Prior organ transplantation and/or immunosuppressive treatment
5. Major surgery within the prior 3 months
6. Major psychiatric illness
7. Alcoholism or drug abuse
8. Known positive HIV status
9. Gain or loss of 5 or more kg within the last 3 months, voluntarily or because of illness
10. Inability to understand the purpose of the study

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence and geographical distribution of the metabolic syndrome (updated National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel [NCEP ATP] III definition) by: <br>1. Gender <br>2. Age ranges 21-40, 41-60 and 61-80 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome by <br>1. Ethnic group (definition in immigrants based on waist circumference cut offs defined for different continents)<br>2. Socioeconomic status<br>3. Urban or rural residence<br>4. Main usual diet components<br>5. Alcohol consumption<br>6. Physical activity level<br>7. Smoking status
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