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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among Apparently Healthy Adult Population in Pakistan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Syed Omair AdilMd Asiful IslamKamarul Imran MusaKashif Shafique
Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)
A considerably higher prevalence of MetS was observed among apparently healthy individuals in Pakistan. High triglyceride, low HDL, and central obesity were found as significant risk factors. (Registration # CRD42022335528).
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • tertiary care
  • type diabetes
  • weight loss
  • uric acid
  • weight gain
  • adipose tissue
  • body mass index
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
  • low density lipoprotein