Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and components in rural, semi-urban and urban areas in the littoral region in Cameroon: impact of physical activity

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and components in rural, semi-urban and urban areas in the littoral region in Cameroon: impact of physical activity

Abstract Background Living areas in developing countries impact seriously lifestyle by modifying energy consumption and energy expenditure. Thus, urbanization is associated with less practice of physical activity (PA), a leading cause of metabolic syndrome (MetS) which prevalence vary in African cou...

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Main Authors: Nadine Carole Bilog, Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo, Elysée Claude Bika Lele, Wiliam Richard Guessogo, Peguy Brice Assomo-Ndemba, Ahmadou, Noel Babayana Etaga, Yves Julien Mbama Biloa, Josiane Gertrude Bwegne Ngasse Bindi, Abdou Temfemo, Samuel Honoré Mandengue, Jessica Guyot, Caroline Dupré, Nathalie Barth, Bienvenu Bongue, Laurent Serge Etoundi Ngoa, Clarisse Noel Ayina Ayina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Subjects:
Physical activity
Metabolic syndrome
Urban
Semi-urban
And rural areas
Littoral
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00415-0

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