Metabolic syndrome among children aged 6 to 11 years, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates: Role of obesity.

Syed Mahboob ShahFaisal AzizFatima Al MeskariJuma Al KaabiUnab I KhanLindsay M Jaacks

Published in: Pediatric diabetes (2020)

The prevalence of MetS in study subjects increased with an increase in BMI. School-based interventions targeting metabolic risks in this population are urgently needed.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight gain
body mass index
physical activity
risk factors
weight loss
uric acid
cancer therapy
cardiovascular risk factors
drug delivery