The relationship between hypovitaminosis D and metabolic syndrome: a cross sectional study among employees of a private university in Lebanon

The relationship between hypovitaminosis D and metabolic syndrome: a cross sectional study among employees of a private university in Lebanon

Abstract Background The prevalence of low vitamin D status and metabolic syndrome is increasing globally and in Lebanon. The objectives of this study are to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components (elevated triglycerides, low HDL, abdominal obesity defined by high waist...

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Main Authors: Rachelle Ghadieh, Jocelyne Mattar Bou Mosleh, Sibelle Al Hayek, Samar Merhi, Jessy El Hayek Fares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Vitamin D
Waist circumference
Blood pressure
Triglycerides
Fasting blood glucose
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-018-0243-x

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