The modified NCEP ATP III criteria maybe better than the IDF criteria in diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome among Malays in Kuala Lumpur
Background: Metabolic Syndrome is associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, different diagnostic criteria have been recommended by different expert groups. In Malaysia, there is a lack of research comparing these different diagnostic criteria. Therefore...
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BioMed Central
2010
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/3068/1/The_modified_NCEP_ATP_III_criteria_maybe_better_than_the_IDF_criteria_in_diagnosing.pdf |