Sarumathy, S (2015) Assessment of Contributors of Metabolic Syndrome among Occupational Drivers. Masters thesis, Madurai Medical College, Madurai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome is a group of anthropological and biochemical abnormalities that predispose a person to cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and stroke. It is a group of interrelated abnormalities namely central obesity, raised blood pressure, high triglycerides, decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and elevated fasting blood glucose levels. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the occurrence of metabolic syndrome among occupational drivers and to assess the contributors of metabolic syndrome like physical activity, duration of driving, smoking, alcohol intake and stress level among occupational drivers. METERIALS AND METHODS: It is a cross sectional study, conducted in Jeyavilas bus depot, Madurai among 100 randomly selected male occupational drivers of age group between 25 to 60 years males who were drivers by occupation for > 5 years with minimum 8 hours of driving per day. The study was initiated with the approval of Institutional ethical committee, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. After getting informed, written consent, a questionnaire is given for collecting the history. Basic cardiovascular and anthropometric measurements are taken. Under strict aseptic precautions a blood sample of 3ml is collected after overnight fasting for at least 8 hours. Fasting blood glucose level, serum triglycerides and HDL analysis to be carried out using standard techniques. RESULTS: Statistical comparison between the measured variables carried out using Chi-Square test revealed significant association between increased BMI, physical inactivity, stress, smoking, increased duration of service with occurrence of metabolic syndrome. CONCLUSION: Drivers sit for long hours and walk less compared to the general public. In addition, physical activity involvement and physical demands during the driving are usually limited and insufficient to maintain physical fitness. The most effective measures to improve insulin sensitivity in metabolic syndrome affected individuals are exercise and weight loss. Both modalities are effective and can be additive in their ability to improve insulin action. Smokers should be advised to quit smoking. Change in the lifestyle is the best way in the prevention of metabolic syndrome.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Metabolic syndrome ; obesity ; blood pressure ; triglycerides ; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ; fasting blood glucose ; occupational drivers. |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Physiology |
| Depositing User: | Punitha K |
| Date Deposited: | 24 May 2018 17:45 |
| Last Modified: | 27 May 2018 12:04 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/8062 |
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