Abstract:

Objective   To explore the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MS) in Jinan community population, to estimate the risk of MS in community people and identify highrisk groups in order to establish related prevention strategy． Methods   In this study based on residents older than 18 years in three communities including Shizhong, Huaiyin and Zhangqiu of Jinan by cluster random sampling survey, we interviewed general demographic characteristics and lifestyle characteristics. MS risk was assessed using a Logistic regression model. Results   The total response rate was 91.50% with 9185 valid questionnaires and the total prevalence of MS was 9.99%. MS was associated with age, BMI, heavy taste and others. The high degree of education and moderate taste were the protective factors of MS. Conclusion   MS detection rates and the strength of risk factors are different between urban and rural groups. Prevention strategies for MS in community people should be based on the otherness of different groups．

Key words: Metabolic syndrome; Sampling survey; Cross-section analysis; Community population; Risk factors