Metabolic Syndrome in Apparently “Healthy” Ghanaian Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. We systematically reviewed the literature towards estimating the prevalence of MetS among apparently “healthy” Ghanaian adults. Methods. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Africa Journals Online, A...

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Main Authors: Richard Ofori-Asenso, Akosua Adom Agyeman, Amos Laar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Chronic Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2562374