AB090. Progression of metabolic syndrome among initially healthy university workers in Indonesia: a longitudinal observation
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AB090. Progression of metabolic syndrome among initially healthy university workers in Indonesia: a longitudinal observation

Firsta Tiara Putriananda1,2, Prima Dhewi Ratrikaningtyas3, Mutiara Tirta Prabandari Lintang Kusuma1

1Department of Health Nutrition, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; 2Center for Health and Human Nutrition, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; 3Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Population Health, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a rising public health issue in Asia, linked to urban lifestyle changes and occupational risks. University workers, often overlooked in prevention efforts, may be particularly vulnerable due to sedentary work patterns. This study examines the progression of MetS among initially healthy university employees in Indonesia, aiming to provide early evidence to inform workplace health interventions in academic institutions.

Methods: We analyzed Medical Check-Up (MCU) data from a large state university in Indonesia for 2018, 2021, and 2023. Subjects included were employees without MetS in 2018 who had complete data across all three years. MetS was defined as central obesity plus at least two of the following: hypertension, atherogenic dyslipidemia (AD), and hyperglycemia. Descriptive and trend analyses were performed. The Medical and Health Research Ethics Committee of Universitas Gadjah Mada has granted ethical approval for this study under the approval number KE/FK/0057/EC/2025.

Results: Out of 2,194 employees screened in 2018, 156 fulfilled the criteria. At baseline, none had MetS. By 2021, 29.49% developed MetS, with a slight decrease to 28.85% in 2023. Obesity and AD increased more sharply between 2018 and 2021, while hypertension and hyperglycemia also rose but followed different patterns. Participation in routine MCU was low across the three periods, potentially contributing to undetected cases.

Conclusions: This study highlights a significant rise in MetS among initially healthy university workers, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies. Improving engagement in regular health monitoring programs is critical for early detection and intervention, particularly in academic institutions in middle-income countries facing a growing non-communicable disease burden.

Keywords: Longitudinal study; metabolic syndrome (MetS); non-communicable diseases; occupational health; university workers

Footnote

Conflicts of Interest: F.T.P. and M.T.P.L.K. were supported by the Department of Health Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, Universitas Gadjah Mada 2023, and their travel and conference attendance support for the 18th APRU GHC. The funding covered the first and third authors’ attendance at the conference. P.D.R. was supported by the Department of Health Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, Universitas Gadjah Mada 2023. The authors have no other conflicts of interest to declare.

doi: 10.21037/jphe-26-ab090
Cite this abstract as: Putriananda FT, Ratrikaningtyas PD, Kusuma MTPL. AB090. Progression of metabolic syndrome among initially healthy university workers in Indonesia: a longitudinal observation. J Public Health Emerg 2026;10:AB090.

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