Physiological And Anthropometric Correlates Of Metabolic Risk Factors Among Non-Obese Adults In Zaria, Northern Nigeria

📄 Project Abstract

Recent publications on clinical definitions have transformed the metabolic syndrome from a physiological curiosity to a major focus of research, clinical and public health interests on non obese adults. The purpose of this study therefore, was to determine the relationship between anthropometrics and cardiometabolic variables that reflect the existence of metabolic syndrome among non obese adults. One hundred and seventy four (174) adults, with mean age of 47.13 ± 8.10 years (male) and 44.96 ± 9.58 years (female) were recruited for this cross sectional study. Descriptive statistics, partial correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to determine the relationship between anthropometric measurements and cardiometabolic variables, after controlling for age. Anthropometric indices, lipid profile, fasting glucose and blood pressure were among the variables assessed using standard procedures. The best correlation among the anthropometrics (p 0.05) was presented between waist circ...