A Narrative Review on the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associating Factors among the Young Adult Indian Population

Abstract Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of the most subsequent factors of major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). India has been contributing a sizable prevalence rate for this syndrome. Due to modernization and urbanization, a drastic lifestyle change of Indians, especially young adult population, can be seen in the country. Aims: The aims of this narrative review is to identify the prevalence of MetS and its associating factors among the young adult Indian population. Materials and Methods: A narrative review of research on MetS in young Indian adults from 2013 using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar was carried out. The results were combined to give a concise summary of the prevalence and contributing factors. Results: The prevalence of MetS among young adult population ranges from 2.13% to 34%. The associating factors include age, low physical activity and unhealthy dietary pattern, low socioeconomic status, low fruit and vegetable intake, academic stress, lack of sleep hygiene, and habit of watching screen while having food. Conclusion: By considering the ongoing rise in the prevalence of MetS and associating factors among the young adult population, researchers and healthcare providers need to give more emphasis on controlling and preventing the syndrome in order to reduce the burden of NCDs in future at the earliest stage.