Partha Sarathi Datta* and Rajesh K Gautam

Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Madhya Pradesh, India

*Corresponding Author: Partha Sarathi Datta, Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Madhya Pradesh, India.

Received: January 05, 2026; Published: March 26, 2026

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health challenge due to its strong association with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. India bears a disproportionate burden of MetS, yet regional evidence linking geo-climatic context with metabolic and lipid abnormalities remains limited, particularly from eastern India.

Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its associated lipid abnormalities across five distinct geo-climatic setups of West Bengal and to examine regional variations in metabolic risk.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,285 adults aged 21–60 years (644 males and 641 females) selected through multistage stratified random sampling from hill, plateau, plain, delta, and coastal setups. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profiles were assessed using standardized protocols. MetS was defined using NCEP-ATP III criteria with South Asian–specific cut-offs. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, independent t-tests, effect size estimation, and correlation analysis.

Results: The overall prevalence of MetS was 22.96%, with significant regional variation. The highest prevalence was observed in the plain region (29.76%), followed by coastal (23.64%), plateau (22.85%), delta (21.96%), and hill (16.61%) regions. Dyslipidemia showed a strong association with MetS across all regions (χ² = 928.03, p < 0.05; Cramér’s V = 0.85). Individuals with MetS had significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL, and VLDL cholesterol, along with lower HDL cholesterol. Correlation and network analyses revealed strong clustering of adiposity, blood pressure, glycemic status, and lipid abnormalities, highlighting dyslipidemia as a central component of MetS.

Conclusion: Metabolic syndrome and lipid abnormalities are widely prevalent and unevenly distributed across geo-climatic setups of West Bengal. Region-specific, integrated public health interventions focusing on lifestyle modification and early detection are essential to reduce future cardiometabolic risk.

Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome; Dyslipidemia; Geo-Climatic Variation; Lipid profile; West Bengal; India

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Citation

Citation: Partha Sarathi Datta and Rajesh K Gautam. “Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Dyslipidemia Among Adults across Geo-climatic Setups of West Bengal, India". Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 10.4 (2026): 58-64.

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