Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among HIV-positive and HIV-negative populations in sub-Saharan Africa—a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among HIV-positive and HIV-negative populations in sub-Saharan Africa—a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is an emerging concern in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, particularly because of an increasingly aging population and lifestyle changes. There is an increased ri...

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Main Authors: Olamide O. Todowede, Solange Z. Mianda, Benn Sartorius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Sub-Saharan Africa
HIV-negative
HIV-positive
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-018-0927-y

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