CORRELATION OF VISCERAL ADIPOSITY INDICES AND HEPATIC STEATOSIS VIA ULTRASONOGRAPHY WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME RISK: A CROSS-SECTIONAL MULTI-CENTER STUDY IN INDUSTRIAL URBAN POPULATIONS
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Visceral Adiposity Index, Hepatic Steatosis, Ultrasonography, Metabolic Syndrome, Industrial Health.
Abstract
Background: The rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in industrial urban centers presents a significant public health challenge. While Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common metric, it often fails to distinguish between subcutaneous and visceral fat. This study investigates the correlation between specific Visceral Adiposity Indices (VAI), the presence of Hepatic Steatosis (HS) detected via ultrasonography, and the overall risk of MetS.
Methods: A cross-sectional, multi-center study was conducted across tertiary healthcare centers in Durgapur and Ahmedabad. A total of 450 adult participants were screened. Physiological assessments included blood pressure, lipid profiles, and fasting glucose levels to determine MetS status according to NCEP-ATP III criteria. Anthropometric data were used to calculate VAI. Radio-diagnosis specialists performed transabdominal ultrasonography to grade hepatic steatosis (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease).
Results: Preliminary findings indicate a strong positive correlation (r > 0.65, p < 0.001) between elevated VAI and the severity of hepatic steatosis. Subjects with Grade II and III steatosis exhibited a significantly higher incidence of hypertension and dyslipidemia compared to those with normal liver echoes. Furthermore, VAI demonstrated higher sensitivity in predicting metabolic risk than traditional BMI measurements within this industrial cohort.
Conclusion: Integrating physiological markers with radiological screening provides a more robust framework for early MetS detection. The high prevalence of hepatic steatosis in these regions suggests that ultrasonography should be considered a routine screening tool for at-risk urban populations to mitigate long-term cardiovascular and metabolic complications.
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Dr. Maushumi Barthakur
Assistant Professor, Department Of Physiology, Iq-City Medical College, Durgapur
dr. Chaudhary Milan
assistant Professor, Department Of Community Medicine, Sal Institute Of Medical Sciences, Ahmedabad
dr. Sumithra Bongu
associate Professor, Department Of Radio-Diagnosis, Gouri Devi Institute Of Medical Sciences And Hospital, Durgapur
