Prevalence of Metabolic syndrome in Tabriz city firefighters

Abstract

Background: Metabolic syndrome (Metsyn) is closely associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) particularly in stressful jobs such as firefighting. As studies assessing prevalence of Metsyn among firefighters are rare, this study was aimed to assess prevalence of Metsyn, insulin resistance and LP(a) level among firefighters in Tabriz city.