A study of the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among children aged 6-17 years undergoing early screening in Ulaanbaatar

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the world population is approximately 20-25% in 2020. When comparing the regions, the prevalence is 12-37% in Asia and 12-26% in Europe. As of 2020, 2% of all children and 3% of adolescents have metabolic syndrome, which varies from country to region. In Mongolia, all ages prevalence of overweight and obesity among the population is high. Aim: Determine prevalence of CVD among children aged 6-17 in Ulaanbaatar, and to determine the relationship between BMI and blood pressure. Materials and Methods: A total of 622 children were included in the sample of the analytical research method. In accordance with the criteria of the study to determine the prevalence of MSD among the children aged 6-17 years, the study criteria of the IDF, WHO, and the Cook researcher criteria. Results: 6(1%) cases met the criteria developed by Cook researcher. The overall prevalence of MSD is 1% and is more common in girls than boys. It has been shown that MSDs are not only seen in adults, but also in children and adolescents. Conclusion: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among children aged 6-17 in Ulaanbaatar is 1%. Standart of living conditions are related to overweight and obesity, and gender differences are observed. It has been determined that overweight and obesity are relatively common in boys.