Metabolic Syndrome in Apparently "Healthy" Ghanaian Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Richard Ofori-AsensoAkosua Adom AgyemanAmos Laar

Published in: International journal of chronic diseases (2017)

Among a population of adult Ghanaians deemed "healthy," there is a high prevalence of MetS. Preventive measures are required to address the risk components of MetS such as obesity and hypertension which are rapidly rising in Ghana.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
blood pressure
type diabetes
weight loss
uric acid
weight gain
high fat diet induced
body mass index
cardiovascular disease