P-029 Metabolic Syndrome in Sedentary Executives in a Corporate Office in India

Introduction Executives responsible for managing activities of an organization spend most of their time at their desk, thus leading a sedentary lifestyle. Metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Key features of metabolic syndrome include central obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. The study aims to determine metabolic syndrome prevalence among sedentary executives in a corporate office in India. Methods Three-month cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 sedentary executives aged 20-60 years, both females and males selected through simple random sampling. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23, with Chi-square test. The National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III for Metabolic Syndrome was applied. Tests conducted were FBSL, Triglycerides, HDL, Total Cholesterol, resting blood-pressure and abdominal circumference. Results The study indicates that 24% of sedentary executives meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome. It was observed that metabolic syndrome was present in 28% of males and 11% of females. Mean FBSL exhibited a significant upward trend with age, similarly there was a gradual increase in both mean systolic and diastolic blood-pressure levels with age. Discussion Implementing preventive measures and lifestyle interventions can play a crucial role in mitigating the risk of Metabolic Syndrome and improving overall health outcomes. Conclusion Metabolic syndrome increases with age due to a sedentary lifestyle, inactivity and improper diet. Lifestyle modifications such as exercise and increased physical activity, healthy diet should be inculcated in the executives. Regular health screenings should be undertaken for determining the trend analysis and prevention of Metabolic Syndrome.