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. 2019 Jan-Feb;41(1):38-43.
doi: 10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2328. Epub 2018 Oct 11.

Metabolic syndrome and psychiatric disorders: a population-based study

Fernanda Pedrotti Moreira  1 , Karen Jansen  1 , Taiane de A Cardoso  1 , Thaíse C Mondin  1 , Pedro V Magalhães  2 , Flavio Kapczinski  2   3 , Luciano D M Souza  1 , Ricardo A da Silva  1 , Jean Pierre Oses  1 , Carolina D Wiener  1   4
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Metabolic syndrome and psychiatric disorders: a population-based study

Fernanda Pedrotti Moreira et al. Braz J Psychiatry. 2019 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Objective: To identify the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and psychiatric disorders in young adults in southern Brazil.

Methods: This population based cross-sectional study involved a total of 1,023 young adults between the ages of 21 and 32 years. Current episodes of psychiatric disorders were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview - Plus version. MetS was evaluated using the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATP III).

Results: Of the 1,023 participants, 24.3% were identified with MetS, 13.5% were diagnosed with anxiety disorders, 7.5% with current depression, 3.9% with bipolar disorders and 10.1% were at risk of suicide. MetS was associated with ethnicity (p = 0.022), excess weight (p < 0.001), current anxiety disorders (p < 0.001), current mood disorders (bipolar disorder in mood episode and current depression) (p < 0.001), and suicide risk (p < 0.001).

Conclusions: MetS was associated with psychiatric disorders. Awareness of factors associated with MetS can help identify high-risk individuals and stimulate disease prevention and control programs, as well as lifestyle changes.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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