the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its related factors in dena county, kohgiluyeh and boyer-ahmad province, iran: a cohort study

Background: metabolic syndrome (mets) is a cluster of metabolic disorders that can increase the likelihood of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. to address this condition in a population, its prevalence and associated lifestyle factors were determine in this cohort study.methods: in a cross-sectional study from dena persian cohort findings, demographic information, body mass index, alcohol consumption, physical activity, smoking status, and nutrient intake by a food frequency questionnaire were analyzed. the prevalence of mets was determined, and the relevant factors were evaluated.results: among 2706 enrolled subjects, 1002 were diagnosed with mets with a prevalence rate of 37.02%. all dietary components were significantly higher in healthy individuals, except for saturated fatty acids. furthermore, a statistically significant association was observed between smoking and physical activity with mets; however, no significant correlation was found regarding alcohol consumption.conclusion: the findings indicated that embracing a healthy lifestyle, characterized by reduced smoking, increased physical activity, and a nutritious diet had the potential to decrease the prevalence of mets. this approach can be effectively implemented by health policymakers within our community.