Adapting a Prediction Rule for Metabolic Syndrome Risk Assessment Suitable for Developing Countries
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of cardiometabolic disturbances that increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The early identification of high-risk individuals is the key for halting these conditions. The world is facing a growing epid...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Primary Care & Community Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132719882760 |