Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in relation to socioeconomic status among Jamaican young adults: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The metabolic syndrome has a high prevalence in many countries and has been associated with socioeconomic status (SES). This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components among Jamaican young adu...

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Main Authors: Ashley Deanna, Samms-Vaughan Maureen, Knight-Madden Jennifer M, Younger Novie OM, Tulloch-Reid Marshall K, Ferguson Trevor S, Van den Broeck Jan, Wilks Rainford J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/307