Research code: 14192922969699337035163177079
Ethics code: IR.IAU.VARAMIN.REC.1404.018
1- Department of Health Service Administration, ST.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Health Service Administration, ST.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran ,somayehh59@yahoo.com
3- National Center for Health Insurance Research, Tehran, Iran & Department of Future Studies and Theory Building, Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Health Service Administration, ST.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran ,
3- National Center for Health Insurance Research, Tehran, Iran & Department of Future Studies and Theory Building, Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Introduction: Metabolic syndrome represents a major public health challenge due to its strong association with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. This scoping review aimed to identify the key factors influencing the prevention of metabolic syndrome.
Methods: Guided by the Arksey and O’Malley framework, we conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, ProQuest, Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran for studies published between 2010 and 2025. Relevant data were extracted using a standardized data extraction form.
Results: A total of 94 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. The identified determinants were classified into demographic, clinical, and lifestyle categories. Hypertension, weight gain, abdominal obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol, unhealthy dietary patterns, and low HDL levels were found to have the strongest impact on the incidence of metabolic syndrome.
Conclusion: Controlling blood pressure, blood glucose, and obesity—together with lifestyle modifications—represents the most essential preventive strategies.The findings highlight the need for multidimensional health policies, improved public awareness, healthier dietary patterns, and expanded access to healthcare services. Implementing comprehensive interventions at both individual and policy levels may help reduce the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its related complications.
Methods: Guided by the Arksey and O’Malley framework, we conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, ProQuest, Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran for studies published between 2010 and 2025. Relevant data were extracted using a standardized data extraction form.
Results: A total of 94 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. The identified determinants were classified into demographic, clinical, and lifestyle categories. Hypertension, weight gain, abdominal obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol, unhealthy dietary patterns, and low HDL levels were found to have the strongest impact on the incidence of metabolic syndrome.
Conclusion: Controlling blood pressure, blood glucose, and obesity—together with lifestyle modifications—represents the most essential preventive strategies.The findings highlight the need for multidimensional health policies, improved public awareness, healthier dietary patterns, and expanded access to healthcare services. Implementing comprehensive interventions at both individual and policy levels may help reduce the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its related complications.
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Received: 2025/05/13 | Revised: 2025/12/1 | Accepted: 2025/11/3
Received: 2025/05/13 | Revised: 2025/12/1 | Accepted: 2025/11/3
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