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Predictors of Lipid Profile Abnormalities Among Patients with Metabolic Syndrome in Southwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Kassahun HaileAdmasu HaileAbebe Timerga
Published in: Vascular health and risk management (2021)
In this study area, a high (58%) prevalence of dyslipidemia was observed in study participants, and increasing age, higher BMI, central obesity, hypertension, and high blood glucose level were identified as independent predictors of dyslipidemia among patients with MetS. Prevention and control of dyslipidemia and its predictors among patients with MetS were recommended.
Keyphrases
  • metabolic syndrome
  • blood glucose
  • blood pressure
  • type diabetes
  • weight loss
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • uric acid
  • high fat diet induced