Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

HJ Faijer-Westerink, AP Kengne, KAC Meeks… - Nutrition, Metabolism …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background and aims There are rising levels of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and
diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a precursor of these …

Anthropometric parameter that best predict metabolic syndrome in South west Nigeria

EN Adejumo, AO Adejumo, A Azenabor… - Diabetes & Metabolic …, 2019 - Elsevier
Aim This study compared the ability of anthropometric parameters to predict Metabolic
Syndrome (MetS). Methods Eleven anthropometric parameters: waist circumference (WC) …

Comparison of diagnostic criteria and prevalence of metabolic syndrome using WHO, NCEP-ATP III, IDF and harmonized criteria: A case study from urban southeast …

M Nwankwo, CJ Okamkpa, B Danborno - Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and aims Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a worldwide public health problem,
affecting not just developed countries but also developing countries and impacts all age …

Sex-dependent effects of the intake of NOVA classified ultra-processed foods on syndrome metabolic components in Brazilian adults

EIS Magalhães, BR de Oliveira, LCS Rudakoff… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Longitudinal studies evaluating the relationship between UPF consumption and the
incidence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and its components are still scarce. This study …

The relationship between the metabolic syndrome and the place of residence in the local community on the example of the janów lubelski district in eastern Poland: A …

GJ Nowicki, B Ślusarska, K Naylor… - Diabetes, Metabolic …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence concerning metabolic syndrome
(MetS) in a local community with a low socioeconomic status and a medium and high …

[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with overweight and obesity in an urban area of south east Nigeria

UN Ijoma, P Chime, C Onyekonwu… - Food and Nutrition …, 2019 - scirp.org
Background: Overweight and obesity present a growing health problem among Africans
from all socioeconomic status. In Sub Saharan African, obesity is not only a consequence of …

Association between high blood pressure with risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and its predictors: a cross-sectional study

M Nwankwo, JC Okamkpa, B Danborno - Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome …, 2019 - Elsevier
Cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death globally in men and
women [1, 2]. A constellation of risk factors known as the metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an …

Leptin: Adiponectin ratio discriminated the risk of metabolic syndrome better than adiponectin and leptin in Southwest Nigeria

EN Adejumo, OA Adejumo, A Azenabor… - Diabetes & Metabolic …, 2019 - Elsevier
Aim To assess the ability of leptin, adiponectin and leptin: adiponectin ratio (LAR) to
discriminate apparently healthy subjects with metabolic syndrome in Southwest Nigeria …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and correlates of Metabolic Syndrome among adults in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A comparative analysis of NCEP ATP III, IDF and Harmonized …

JBW Russell, TR Koroma, S Sesay, SK Samura… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a global health concern, especially for
low and middle-income countries with limited resources and information. The study's …

[PDF][PDF] Study Interplay Between Asprosin with Vitamin D in Metabolic Syndrome.

SA Mohammed, TA Allwsh - Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences, 2022 - iasj.net
Objective: The study aims to in investigating the role of the asprosin hormone and its
relationship with Vitamin D in patients with metabolic syndrome and clinical parameters …