Metabolic syndrome among Sri Lankan adults: prevalence, patterns and correlates

Metabolic syndrome among Sri Lankan adults: prevalence, patterns and correlates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Metabolic Syndrome (MS) increases the risk for Coronary Artery Disease, stroke and diabetes. MS is twice more common amongst South Asian immigrants in US compared to native Caucasians. There are no nationally representative studies on prevalence of MS from any of...

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Main Authors: Katulanda Prasad, Ranasinghe Priyanga, Jayawardana Ranil, Sheriff Rezvi, Matthews David R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
Metabolic syndrome
Prevalence
Sri Lanka
Developing country
South Asia
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/4/1/24

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http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/4/1/24

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