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- The study aimed to determine how common metabolic syndrome (MetS) is in a rural Spanish population, focusing on the impact of loneliness, social isolation, and support on its prevalence.
- About 50% of the 310 patients examined met the criteria for MetS, with findings indicating that those affected experienced more loneliness and less social support.
- The study suggests that environmental factors may influence MetS rates, highlighting the need for targeted screening and prevention programs in these communities.
Article Abstract
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a Spanish rural population and assess differences in prevalence according to loneliness level, social isolation, and social support. This is a cross-sectional study of 310 patients. MetS was defined by National Cholesterol Education Program-Third Adult Treatment Panel. The UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) Loneliness Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Social Support, and Lubben Social Network Scale were used to assess loneliness, perceived social support, and social isolation. Almost half of the participants fulfilled MetS diagnosis criteria. Subjects with MetS showed significantly higher levels of loneliness, less social support, and greater social isolation. Systolic blood pressure was significantly higher in socially isolated rural adults. Environmental factors may play a key role in the prevalence of MetS, so specific screening and prevention programs could help health professionals prevent the increasing rates of MetS in rural populations under these socially specific conditions of vulnerability.
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