Metabolic syndrome and its association with socio-economic level in students

Purpose to investigate the association between socioeconomic status and the presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in public schools in the city of Montes Claros-MG. Methods this is a cross-sectional study, analytical. We evaluated 382 children between 10 and 16 years from the cluster sampling. Socioeconomic status was divided into high and low and MS was diagnosed using the criteria of the International Diabetes Federation. For data analysis, we used the chi-square test (p <0.05) and odds ratios (with 95% confidence). Results the students of lower socioeconomic class showed changes in nutritional status and laboratory tests, which contributed to the presence of MS in 8.7% school. Conclusion the low socioeconomic status contributes significantly to opportune diagnosis of MS and also operates in the incidence of this disease, because their belong ingare more exposed to risk factors.