Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in secondary school student population in the city of Douala, Cameroon

Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in secondary school student population in the city of Douala, Cameroon

Background: While the burden of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is still increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a lack of data among young Cameroonian population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and its components among secondary school students in Douala. Design and meth...

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Main Authors: Nadine Bilog, Elysée Claude Bika Lele, Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo, Yves Julien Mbama Biloa, Josiane Bindi Ngasse Bwegne, Peguy Brice Assomo Ndemba, Noël Babayana Etaga, Samuel Honoré Mandengue, Laurent Serge Etoundi Ngoa, Abdou Temfemo, Bienvenu Bongue, Jessica Guyot, Clarisse Noel Ayina Ayina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
prevalence
secondary school
Cameroon
Online Access:https://publichealthinafrica.org/jphia/article/view/2465

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https://publichealthinafrica.org/jphia/article/view/2465

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