Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, Bangladesh
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that significantly heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases, affecting the quality of life (QOL) of millions, including the elderly. Hence, the study aims to assess the prevalence of MetS and its impact on QOL among...
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| description | Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that significantly heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases, affecting the quality of life (QOL) of millions, including the elderly. Hence, the study aims to assess the prevalence of MetS and its impact on QOL among elderly population, with a focus on gender differences. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 400 elderly participants sought care at Noakhali General Hospital, Noakhali, Bangladesh. MetS was diagnosed based on National Cholesterol Education Program's (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III criteria, while QOL was assessed using the brief version of the World Health Organization's QOL (WHOQOL-BREF) tool. Results: Results revealed that over 70 % of the elderly participants had MetS, with a significantly higher prevalence among females (79.2 %) compared to males (66.7 %). Gender disparities were also evident in QOL scores, with males reporting better outcomes across all domains—physical, psychological, social, and environmental. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that MetS negatively impacted the overall QOL for both genders, with more pronounced effects observed in females. Conclusion: The findings underscore the necessity of gender-specific interventions targeting MetS management to improve the overall well-being of the elderly. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0686c814fb784f299cf438faa76427e82025-08-20T03:00:57ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01111e4173410.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41734Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, BangladeshMarjia Sultana0Md. Mehedi Hasan1Towhid Hasan2Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, BangladeshDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, BangladeshCorresponding author.; Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, BangladeshBackground: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that significantly heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases, affecting the quality of life (QOL) of millions, including the elderly. Hence, the study aims to assess the prevalence of MetS and its impact on QOL among elderly population, with a focus on gender differences. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 400 elderly participants sought care at Noakhali General Hospital, Noakhali, Bangladesh. MetS was diagnosed based on National Cholesterol Education Program's (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III criteria, while QOL was assessed using the brief version of the World Health Organization's QOL (WHOQOL-BREF) tool. Results: Results revealed that over 70 % of the elderly participants had MetS, with a significantly higher prevalence among females (79.2 %) compared to males (66.7 %). Gender disparities were also evident in QOL scores, with males reporting better outcomes across all domains—physical, psychological, social, and environmental. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that MetS negatively impacted the overall QOL for both genders, with more pronounced effects observed in females. Conclusion: The findings underscore the necessity of gender-specific interventions targeting MetS management to improve the overall well-being of the elderly.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025001148Non-communicable diseasesCross-sectional studyPublic health challengePhysical activityGender-specific interventions |
| spellingShingle | Marjia Sultana Md. Mehedi Hasan Towhid Hasan Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, Bangladesh Heliyon Non-communicable diseases Cross-sectional study Public health challenge Physical activity Gender-specific interventions |
| title | Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, Bangladesh |
| title_full | Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, Bangladesh |
| title_short | Gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in Noakhali, Bangladesh |
| title_sort | gender difference in metabolic syndrome and quality of life among elderly people in noakhali bangladesh |
| topic | Non-communicable diseases Cross-sectional study Public health challenge Physical activity Gender-specific interventions |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025001148 |
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