Citation

Moreira FP, Jansen K, Cardoso TA, Mondin TC, Magalhães PV, Kapczinski F, Souza LDM, da Silva RA, Oses JP, Wiener CD. Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr. 2019; 41(1): 38-43.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Associacao Brasileira de Psiquiatria)

DOI

10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2328

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and psychiatric disorders in young adults in southern Brazil.

METHODS: This population based cross-sectional study involved a total of 1,023 young adults between the ages of 21 and 32 years. Current episodes of psychiatric disorders were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview - Plus version. MetS was evaluated using the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATP III).

RESULTS: Of the 1,023 participants, 24.3% were identified with MetS, 13.5% were diagnosed with anxiety disorders, 7.5% with current depression, 3.9% with bipolar disorders and 10.1% were at risk of suicide. MetS was associated with ethnicity (p = 0.022), excess weight (p < 0.001), current anxiety disorders (p < 0.001), current mood disorders (bipolar disorder in mood episode and current depression) (p < 0.001), and suicide risk (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS: MetS was associated with psychiatric disorders. Awareness of factors associated with MetS can help identify high-risk individuals and stimulate disease prevention and control programs, as well as lifestyle changes.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Anxiety disorders; Mood disorders; Psychiatric disorders; Metabolic syndrome