METABOLIC PROFILE OF PSYCHIATRIC OPD PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome, identified as a global health crisis by WHO, affects 20
25% of the population, doubling the risk of death and tripling heart attack risk. Its prevalence 
is notably higher in those with psychiatric disorders, complicating treatment. Patients often 
exhibit metabolic abnormalities beyond central obesity, including hyperglycemia and 
dyslipidemia. Metabolic profiling, measuring metabolites' response to stimuli, offers insights 
into these conditions.