Journal article
Association between metabolic syndrome and 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease in a Nigerian population
International Health, Vol.8(5), pp.354-359
2016
PMID: 27118483
Abstract
Background
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and consequential cardiovascular disease (CVD) events are on the increase in Nigeria. The study aimed to identify the prevalence of 10-year CVD risk in a Nigerian population and assess its relationship with different indices of MetS.
Method
A cross-sectional study was carried out on apparently healthy persons aged 18 years of age or older. Ten-year risk was calculated using the ATPIII/Framingham criteria. Subjects with risk score <10% were considered as having low risk, 10–20% moderate risk and >20% at high risk of developing CVD in 10 years. MetS was defined based on the Joint Scientific Statement on Harmonizing the MetS.
Result
Of the 211 subjects, mean age was 51.3±17.3 years. Average risk of developing CVD in the next 10 years was 3.7±5.3%. Prevalence of low, moderate and high risk of developing CVD among study participants was 86.3% (95% CI 82.0–91.3%), 11.8% (95% CI 6.9–16.1%) and 1.9% (95% CI 0.0–3.8%), respectively. Prevalence of MetS was 26.7% (95% CI 21.0–33.3%). There was poor agreement between MetS and the CVD risk scores (kappa=0.209, p=0.001)
Conclusions
The results showed that complementary use of MetS and CVD risk score is imperative, as there is indication of risk in individuals without MetS. Also a large proportion of the study population requires lifestyle intervention. These findings provide the evidence necessary to tailor public health interventions in this population, especially towards younger age groups.
Details
- Title
- Association between metabolic syndrome and 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease in a Nigerian population
- Authors
- Victor M Oguoma (Corresponding Author) - Charles Darwin UniversityEzekiel U. Nwose - Charles Sturt UniversityTimothy Skinner - Charles Darwin UniversityRoss S. Richards - Charles Sturt UniversityKester Digban - Novena UniversityInnocent Chukwu Onyia - Onyx Hospital and Maternity (Nigeria)
- Publication details
- International Health, Vol.8(5), pp.354-359
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1093/inthealth/ihw013
- ISSN
- 1876-3405
- PMID
- 27118483
- Grant note
- VMO is supported by the Prestigious International Research Training Scholarship (PIRTS) and University Postgraduate Research Scholarship from the Charles Darwin University (CDU), Northern Territory, Australia.
- Organisation Unit
- Thompson Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991121850002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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