Prevalência de Síndrome Metabólica em Mulheres Climatéricas Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Menopausal Women

Background: Despite the importance of metabolic syndrome in the context of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, its prevalence during the climacteric and other epidemiological characteristics are still little known. Objectives: To identify the presence of metabolic syndrome in menopausal women, correlated with socio-demographic, clinical and anthropometric factors. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study of 85 menopausal women conducted in May-June 2013 at the Center for Health Care and Vocational Practice (NASPP), Faculdades Integradas Pitagoras college (FIPMoc). The presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) was assessed in compliance with the criteria established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and laboratory blood analyses, using a questionnaire to assess socio-demographic and clinical data. Anthropometric data were assessed by Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference (WC). A descriptive analysis of the data was performed, expressed as means and percentages, using the binomial and Spearman tests to correlate the variables, with a significance level of 5%. Results: MS was found in 50.6% of the women, with the most common components being low HDL cholesterol (61.2%) and large waist circumference (85.9%). The other syndrome determinants were not significant individually, although MS showed moderate correlation with the determinants.