Metabolic syndrome in apatite ore miners in kola Arctic
The aim of the study was to evaluate risk factors, prevalence, clinical and laboratory features of metabolic syndrome (MS) that has been diagnosed in 84 (27,0%) out of 311 apatite ore miners. It developed more frequently (p<0,01) in heavy quarry truck drivers (31,6%) than among workers engaged in its service (18.1%). Risk factors for MS are obesity (to a lesser extent – overweight), disorders of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism (increased levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, β-lipoproteins, glucose, decreased level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), elevated blood pressure, work experience ≥ 30 years, working in the profession of heavy truck driver. Greater risk of developing MS in heavy quarry truck drivers, as compared to other groups of workers, may be due to high-intensity work.