Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions on the Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Tirunelveli City Police
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v8i2.1257Keywords:
Metabolic syndrome, Non pharmacological intervention, Police, TirunelveliAbstract
Background: Life style modifications like walking, slow deep breathing and dietary modifications play a
major role in modifying the components of metabolic syndrome. This study was conducted to determine
the effects of non-pharmacological interventions on components of metabolic syndrome among the police
personnel in Tirunelveli city.
Method: This is a before and after intervention study in which 44 police personnel working in Tirunelveli
city in the age group of 30-58 years with metabolic syndrome were included. After getting due permission
from the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli and Head of Department of Bio chemistry Department,
Institutional Ethical Committee clearance and oral informed consent from the volunteers the study was
started. The study was conducted during the period from August to November, 2013. Height, weight, waist
circumference, blood pressure estimation and bio-chemical investigations were measured at baseline and 12
weeks after intervention in the study group.
Results: It is found that the physiological parameters measured before and after non pharmacological
intervention in the study group indicate a distinct and statistically significant reduction in all the values and
a significant increase in HDL.
Recommendation: Physical fitness schedule, along with stress alleviation techniques and dietary
modifications may be made mandatory to keep the police personnel physically and mentally healthy.
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