Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome among adults in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A comparative analysis of NCEP ATP III, IDF and harmonized ATP III criteria

Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome among adults in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A comparative analysis of NCEP ATP III, IDF and harmonized ATP III criteria

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a global health concern, especially for low and middle-income countries with limited resources and information. The study's objective was to assess the prevalence of MetS in Freetown, Sierra Leone, using the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)...

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Main Authors: James Baligeh Walter Russell, Theresa Ruba Koroma, Santigie Sesay, Sallieu Kabay Samura, Sulaiman Lakoh, Ansumana Bockarie, Onome Thomas Abiri, Victor Conteh, Sorie Conteh, Mohamed Smith, Othman Z. Mahdi, Durodami R. Lisk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
NCEP ATP III
Harmonize ATP III and IDF
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772487524000011

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