The modified NCEP ATP III criteria maybe better than the IDF criteria in diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome among Malays in Kuala Lumpur
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Metabolic Syndrome is associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, different diagnostic criteria have been recommended by different expert groups. In Malaysia, there is a lack of research c...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-11-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/678 |