Metabolic syndrome in Thai adolescents and associated factors: the Thai National Health Examination Survey V (NHES V).

Sirinapa SiwaromWichai AekplakornKwanchai PirojsakulWitchuri PaksiPattapong KessomboonNareemarn NeelapaichitSuwat ChariyalertsakSawitri AssanangkornchaiSurasak Taneepanichskul

Published in: BMC public health (2021)

The prevalence of MetS among Thai adolescents was higher than previously reported by other studies. Screen media exposure during the first 2 years of life should be discouraged and measures to promote physical activity among children and adolescents should be strengthen.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
risk factors
high throughput
cross sectional
type diabetes
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
single cell