Abstract :
Background: Cardiometabolic disorders is a combination of medical disorder that when occurring together increases the
risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The incidence of
cardiometabolic diseases is increasing at a fast pace in general population as well as in health professionals. These
disorders or diseases might forces many health professionals to quit their profession prematurely. The situation is alarming
and considerable. Since health care workers are one decisive factor in any health strategies employed they should also set
an example by taking care of their own health. Hence the aim of our study was to determine prevalence of cardiometabolic
risk factors among health professionals, so that they can be motivated to adopt healthier life style to increase their
professional life as well as health care. Methods: A cross sectional study was performed including 100 subjects aged
between 25-64 years, selected from various departments of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, after taking
consent an interview was taken based on questionnaires followed by physical and biochemical measurements including
BMI, blood pressure, waist circumference, lipid profile and fasting blood glucose. Subjects were diagnosed as cases of
metabolic syndrome based on the modified NCEP ATP III (MS-4) diagnostic criteria. Results: It was observed that
prevalence of different cardiometabolic risk factors was metabolic syndrome 43%, impaired glucose tolerance 17%, obesity
30%, hypertension 17%, sedentary life style 66%, positive family history of hypertension or diabetes 72% and addiction of
tobacco 1%, alcohol 30% or smoking 29%. Self reported occupational stress was present in 59% of subjects. Conclusion:
It was observed that study subjects had high frequency of cardiometabolic risk factors including smoking, alcohol
consumption, sedentary life, family history of Hypertension and Diabetes, overweight or obesity, hypertension,
dyslipidaemia, hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome.
Keyword :
Cardiometabolic risk factors, Hypertension, Diabetes, Dyslipidaemia, Metabolic syndrome