GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE PREVALENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND SALT-SENSITIVE HYPERTENSION AMONG GEORGIAN PERSONS WITHOUT DIABETES

IRINA  ANDRONIKASHVILI; GAIANE  SIMONIA; DIANA  LABARTKAVA; NATO  PANTSULAIA

doi:10.52340/jecm.2022.06.007

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE PREVALENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND SALT-SENSITIVE HYPERTENSION AMONG GEORGIAN PERSONS WITHOUT DIABETES

Authors

IRINA ANDRONIKASHVILI
GAIANE SIMONIA
DIANA LABARTKAVA
NATO PANTSULAIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2022.06.007

Keywords:

metabolic syndrome, salt-sensitive hypertension, gender

Abstract

It has been known that metabolic syndrome (MS) is a powerful predictor of cardiovascular disease. Data on gender related differences in MS is relatively scarce. The underlying mechanism of increased salt-sensitivity among individuals with the metabolic syndrome is not fully understood. There are some studies that prove that female sex is a major risk factor for salt-sensitive hypertension. The study aimed to assess an association between salt-sensitive hypertension and MS, to investigate potential role of gender in these disorders. Results of our study showed that in Georgia hypertensive subjects consume high amount of sodium. Prevalence of salt-sensitivity in Georgian middle-aged individuals exceeds average values and is more common in females. As a main finding, this study showed high prevalence of MS and a positive significant association of this syndrome with female gender and salt-sensitive hypertension. Early detection and knowledge of gender differences in MS and salt-sensitivity can help design gender specific preventative and therapeutic strategies that will have a positive impact on overall population health.

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