Metabolic Syndrome in Obese and Normal Weight Myanmar Children

Authors

  • Khin Than Yee Biochemistry Research Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
  • Theingi Thwin Nutrition Research Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
  • Ei Ei Khin Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine (1), Yangon, Myanmar
  • Ko Ko Zaw Medical Statistics Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
  • Nwe Nwe Oo Biochemistry Research Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
  • Aye Myint Oo Blood Research Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
  • Lwin Zar Maw Biochemistry Research Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
  • May Thu Kyaw Biochemistry Research Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
  • Nwe Ni Aung Biochemistry Research Division, Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)

Abstract

Objectives. To estimate the frequency of Metabolic Syndrome (MS in Myanmar obese children and to determine the risk factors associated with MS in obese children comparing with normal weight children.

 

Methodology. A cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the risk factors for metabolic syndrome between normal and obese children by using the pediatric definition for metabolic syndrome [International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 2007]. Twenty-three obese children (BMI, ≥ 97th percentile) and 23 normal weight children (BMI, < 85th percentile) aged 5-12 years were included in the study. Blood pressure, body weight, height, waist circumference (WC), fasting triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol and glucose concentrations were determined.

 

Results. Based on the IDF pediatric criteria, 9 obese children (39.1%) had metabolic syndrome while no normal weight child had metabolic syndrome. Ten (43.5%) normal weight children and 3 (13.0%) obese children had at least one risk factor for the metabolic syndrome. Central obesity (WC ³ 90th percentile for age and sex), the most common risk factor, was observed in 25 children (54.4% of the total population).

 

Conclusion. This study highlights the need for early recognition of risk factors for metabolic syndrome in all children to halt the progression of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in later life.

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2014-05-24

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Than Yee, K., Thwin, T., Khin, E. E., Zaw, K. K., Oo, N. N., Oo, A. M., … Ni Aung, N. (2014). Metabolic Syndrome in Obese and Normal Weight Myanmar Children. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 28(1), 52. Retrieved from https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/52

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Vol. 28 No. 1 (2013): May Issue

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