Metabolic syndrome in Thai adolescents and associated factors: the Thai National Health Examination Survey V (NHES V)

Metabolic syndrome in Thai adolescents and associated factors: the Thai National Health Examination Survey V (NHES V)

Abstract Background Presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in early life may influence cardiovascular outcome later in adulthood. There is limited data regarding MetS among Thai adolescents. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of MetS and related factors in Thai adolescents. Methods Data on M...

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Main Authors: Sirinapa Siwarom, Wichai Aekplakorn, Kwanchai Pirojsakul, Witchuri Paksi, Pattapong Kessomboon, Nareemarn Neelapaichit, Suwat Chariyalertsak, Sawitri Assanangkornchai, Surasak Taneepanichskul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Adolescents
Prevalence
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10728-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10728-6

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