Higher gravidity and parity are associated with increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome among rural Bangladeshi women.

Background: Parity increases the risk for coronary heart disease; however, its association with metabolic syndrome among women in low-income countries is still unknown.

Objective: This study investigates the association between parity or gravidity and metabolic syndrome in rural Bangladeshi women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 1,219 women aged 15-75 years from rural Bangladesh.