Lingkar Pinggang, Kadar Glukosa Darah, Trigliserida dan Tekanan Darah pada Etnis Minang di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman, Sumatera Barat

Abstract

Waist circumference, plasma glucose, serum triglyceride and blood pressure amongst the Minangkabau in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatera Background: The abnormality of waist circumference together with serum triglyceride blood sugar and blood pressure are associated with metabolic syndrome. The increasing incidence of metabolic syndrome is in line with the increasing of central obesity. This study was done to investigate the incidence of metabolic syndrome and the relationship between waist circumference with other components of metabolic syndrome which are serum triglyceride, HDL-cholesterol, plasma glucose and blood pressure. Methods: The study was done amongst the Minangkabau in Padang Pariaman. Design of the study was cross sectional study. The study subjects were 92 chosen by multistage random sampling. Characteristic of the samples and food consumption were collected by interviewing. Waist circumference was measured using method that is recommended by WHO (1995). Blood samples were taken to measure lipid profile and plasma glucose. Blood pressure was measured using sphygmomanometer. Results: The result of the study showed 22.8% of the subjects had metabolic syndrome with high intake of energy, carbohydrateand cholesterol, and low intake of fiber and omega 3. Eighty seven percent and 12.5% of women and men had high waist circumference. A positive association were found between waist circumference and serum triglyceride, blood glucose and blood pressure, however no correlation was found with HDL-cholesterol. Conclusions: Waist circumference is an important indicator for metabolic syndrome.