Metabolic syndrome among overweight and obese adults in Palestinian refugee camps

Metabolic syndrome among overweight and obese adults in Palestinian refugee camps

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of the main reasons for elevated cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Obese and overweight individuals are at high risk of developing these chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to characterize and establish sex-adjusted prevale...

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Main Authors: Basma Damiri, Mohammed S. Abualsoud, Amjad M. Samara, Sakhaa K. Salameh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity and overweight
Adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13098-018-0337-2

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