Abstract
The general purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence of
metabolic syndrome among bank staff in Nsukka LGA of Enugu State.
Specifically, it determined the subjects’ socio-demographic attributes,
anthropometric indices lipid profile, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose
prevalence of metabolic syndrome, nutrient intake, and physical activity
level. Questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-economic data,
cigarette and alcoholic beverage consumption of subjects. Anthropometric
(weight, height, waist and hip circumferences), blood pressure and blood
sugar measurements were taken with appropriate instruments. Twenty
percent of the sample size was used as sub-sample for biochemical studies
(lipid profile and fasting blood glucose), food record and physical activity
level studies. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation and Chi-square
to determine relationship existing among variables at p < 0.05. Major
findings revealed that the following among the subjects: borderline
triglyceride (20.0%), hypoglycaemia (14.0%) and impaired fasting blood
glucose (4.0%). A few of the respondents had raised systolic (12.0%) and
diastolic (8.0%) blood pressure. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 70%.
It was recommended that further research be carried out to determine the
causative factors for the effective intervention metabolic syndrome issue.
Also strategies must be taken to protect bankers and other sedentary workers
from metabolic syndrome and its attendant effects.