Estimation of prevalence of metabolic syndrome among 1st year medical students of a medical college in North Karnataka, India

Estimation of prevalence of metabolic syndrome among 1st year medical students of a medical college in North Karnataka, India

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome is a growing concern as it predisposes to cardiovascular comorbidities and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Medical students lead fairly sedentary lifestyle. Early detection of metabolic syndrome and follow-up would help in preventing complications. The objective of the study...

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Main Authors: Anita Teli, Vanishree Jabannavar, Isabella Adorno, G Sai Gayatri, Fillipos Lampis, Parwati Patil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU
Subjects:
High-density lipoprotein
medical students
metabolic syndrome
waist circumference
Online Access:http://www.ijournalhs.org/article.asp?issn=2542-6214;year=2019;volume=12;issue=2;spage=174;epage=178;aulast=Teli

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