Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study

Metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is attributable to the high prevalence of low HDL levels: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) describes a combination of risk factors that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. The prevalences of MetS and its risk factors are increasing, especially in the Arab region. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the prevalences o...

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Main Authors: Dalia Haroun, Rola Mechli, Razan Sahuri, Safa AlKhatib, Omar Obeid, Carla El Mallah, Lesley Wood, Khulood AlSuwaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Adolescents
UAE
HDL
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6215-x

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