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Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Several studies have found MS to be prevalent in various African regions. However, no specific estimates of MS prevalence in African populations exist. The aim of this study was to estimate the overall prevalence of MS in...

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Autores principales: Bowo-Ngandji, Arnol, Kenmoe, Sebastien, Ebogo-Belobo, Jean Thierry, Kenfack-Momo, Raoul, Takuissu, Guy Roussel, Kengne-Ndé, Cyprien, Mbaga, Donatien Serge, Tchatchouang, Serges, Kenfack-Zanguim, Josiane, Lontuo Fogang, Robertine, Zeuko’o Menkem, Elisabeth, Ndzie Ondigui, Juliette Laure, Kame-Ngasse, Ginette Irma, Magoudjou-Pekam, Jeannette Nina, Wandji Nguedjo, Maxwell, Assam Assam, Jean Paul, Enyegue Mandob, Damaris, Ngondi, Judith Laure
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10374159/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37498832
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289155