Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) is constantly increasing, particularly among young individuals with sedentary professions. Identifying individuals with MS is crucial for implementing personalized interventions to prevent cardiovascular events. Our study aimed to assess the metabolic profile of young and healthy healthcare professionals, considering the specific lifestyle linked with their professional roles.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study, conducted from August 2022 to October 2023, involved 64 young and healthy hospital-based healthcare workers, aged between 18 and 45 years. Each participant underwent a physical examination to determine anthropometric parameters and blood pressure. A fasting biological sample was collected for the analysis of fasting blood glucose and lipid parameters. The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome followed the criteria established by the International Federation of Diabetes (IDF 2009).

Results: The study participants had a mean age of 29.5±7.1 years, with 57% being women and 43% men. 33.8% were overweight, and 13.3% were obese. Smoking was reported by 21.2% of participants. Regular physical activity was reported by 22.2% of participants. Lipid profile analysis revealed total cholesterol at 4.6 mmol/l [4;4.9], Hdl cholesterol at 1.26 mmol/l [1.02;1.41], Triglycerides at 0.89 mmol/l [0.72;1.277], and Ldl cholesterol at 2.82 mmol/l [2.41;3.23]. Android obesity was present in 13.8% of men and 15% of women. The mean systolic blood pressure was 116.3±9.6 mmHg and the mean diastolic blood pressure was 73.5±7.7 mmHg. 7.4% of participants had high triglyceride levels. HypoHdlemia was noted in 31.6% of women and 40% of men. None had fasting glycemia ≥6 mmol/l. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among all the study participants was 8.8%, with a distribution of 13.8% in men and 5.1% in women.

Conclusion: Despite their young age, the frequency of metabolic disorders among healthcare workers was high in our study. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to prevent metabolic and cardiovascular diseases among healthcare professionals.