Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Components Among Police Officers

ObjectiveThis study estimated risk of metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) and its components among police officers including differences by sex.MethodsPolice officers were examined at baseline and two follow-up examinations after 7 and 12 years. MetSyn was defined using the 2005 guidelines from the American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Risk for incident MetSyn and its components at follow-up exams and risk ratios in males compared to females were estimated using modified Poisson regression.ResultsThe 7- (n = 276) and 12- (n = 191) year incidence of MetSyn was 20.4% and 22.2%, respectively. MetSyn components with lowest and highest incidence were reduced HDL cholesterol and abdominal obesity. The 7-year risk of developing glucose intolerance was two-fold higher in males compared to females.ConclusionsLongitudinal analysis of incidence of MetSyn and its components is important for understanding future cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.