The Relationship between Binge Drinking and Metabolic Syndrome Components amongst Young Adults Aged 21 to 31 Years: Ellisras Longitudinal Study

The Relationship between Binge Drinking and Metabolic Syndrome Components amongst Young Adults Aged 21 to 31 Years: Ellisras Longitudinal Study

Background: Evidence is lacking on the effects of binge alcohol consumption on metabolic syndrome in the rural South African population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between binge drinking and components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) amongst Ellisras rural young adults...

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Main Authors: Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki, Hlengani James Siweya, Han C. G. Kemper, Andre P. Kengne, Geofrey Musinguzi, Mbelegem Rosina Nkwana, Tebogo Mothiba, Tumiso Malatji, Shisana M.-A. Baloyi, Rambelani Malema, Lloyd Leach, Moloko Matshipi, Ramakgahlela Betty Sebati, Mohlago Ablonia Seloka, Eliot Sibuyi, Suzan Mafoloa Monyeki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
binge drinking
diabetes
hypertension
overweight
young adult
metabolic syndrome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/20/7484

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