Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) describes a combination of risk factors that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. The prevalences of MetS and its risk factors are increasing, especially in the Arab region. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the prevalences o...
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| author | Dalia Haroun Rola Mechli Razan Sahuri Safa AlKhatib Omar Obeid Carla El Mallah Lesley Wood Khulood AlSuwaidi |
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| description | Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) describes a combination of risk factors that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. The prevalences of MetS and its risk factors are increasing, especially in the Arab region. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the prevalences of MetS and its associated risk factors among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods A total of 596 students (308 boys and 288 girls) aged 10 to 15.9 years old were recruited from 14 public secondary schools in Dubai, UAE. Anthropometric and biochemical data were measured. Results According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria, the prevalence of MetS was 3.7%, and it was more common among boys than girls (12 boys versus 10 girls). MetS was also more likely to be found in students who were obese or overweight than those with normal weight. The most prevalent and significant MetS risk factor was low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. Conclusions This study indicates the importance of carrying out further investigations about the constituents of HDL and their atherogenic effects. Additionally, these results strongly recommend setting a consensus for HDL measurement, since small variations in methodologies may lead to substantial deviations in results. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a0c15f464047456e94472f198f490f532022-12-21T22:59:26ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582018-11-011811810.1186/s12889-018-6215-xMetabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional studyDalia Haroun0Rola Mechli1Razan Sahuri2Safa AlKhatib3Omar Obeid4Carla El Mallah5Lesley Wood6Khulood AlSuwaidi7Department of Public Health and Nutrition, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed UniversityDepartment of Public Health and Nutrition, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed UniversityDepartment of Public Health and Nutrition, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed UniversityDepartment of Public Health and Nutrition, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed UniversityDepartment of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of BeirutDepartment of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of BeirutDepartment of Public Health and Nutrition, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed UniversitySchool Health Center, Ministry of Health and PreventionAbstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) describes a combination of risk factors that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. The prevalences of MetS and its risk factors are increasing, especially in the Arab region. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the prevalences of MetS and its associated risk factors among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods A total of 596 students (308 boys and 288 girls) aged 10 to 15.9 years old were recruited from 14 public secondary schools in Dubai, UAE. Anthropometric and biochemical data were measured. Results According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria, the prevalence of MetS was 3.7%, and it was more common among boys than girls (12 boys versus 10 girls). MetS was also more likely to be found in students who were obese or overweight than those with normal weight. The most prevalent and significant MetS risk factor was low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. Conclusions This study indicates the importance of carrying out further investigations about the constituents of HDL and their atherogenic effects. Additionally, these results strongly recommend setting a consensus for HDL measurement, since small variations in methodologies may lead to substantial deviations in results.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6215-xMetabolic syndromeAdolescentsUAEHDL |
| spellingShingle | Dalia Haroun Rola Mechli Razan Sahuri Safa AlKhatib Omar Obeid Carla El Mallah Lesley Wood Khulood AlSuwaidi Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study BMC Public Health Metabolic syndrome Adolescents UAE HDL |
| title | Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | metabolic syndrome among adolescents in dubai united arab emirates is attributable to the high prevalence of low hdl levels a cross sectional study |
| topic | Metabolic syndrome Adolescents UAE HDL |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6215-x |
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