Abstract

EVALUATING THE ROLE OF RISK FACTORS USED IN FRAMINGHAM RISK SCORE AND THE INCIDENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME

Fatemeh Dehdari*, Raju Koneri*, Ali Alipour*

Abstract

Objectives: This study is conducted to assess age, gender, social status, family history, dietary habits, alcohol, body mass index and other factors which are considered as classic risk factors in Framingham risk score as determinants of metabolic Syndrome. Design: Population based sample of 250 women and 264 men aged between 40 and 74 years old, the prospective study was conducted in a hospital for 6 months and the data was collected from lab charts in form of case charts and the information collected such as age, weight, height, blood pressure, lipid profile and family history were introduced to Framingham risk score calculator and Metabolic Syndrome calculator. Results: 514 cases were analyzed and we compare the presence of Metabolic Syndrome in risk groups using Framingham risk score, according to 57 percent (n equals 295) had low risk score while 6 percent were defined as Moderate risk group (n equals 31) and the high risk percentage was 37 (n equals 188). The percentage of Metabolic Syndrome present in the study group was 65 percent (n equals 334). Conclusion: The study shows that most of the individuals that defined as high risk group by FRS were having Metabolic Syndrome. The study’s goal was to investigate the connection between the classic risk factors used by FRS and Metabolic Syndrome in order to assess the role of risk scores in indication of Metabolic Syndrome and understanding the chances of increased risks.

Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome, Framingham Risk Score, Risk Factors.