The importance of local criteria in the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia
The clustering of risk factors predisposing an individual to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality are usually referred to as the ‘metabolic syndrome’ (MS). Several definitions exist, causing confusion to practicing clinicians. A consensus definition was reached by several major organizations stati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2042018813483165 |