Exploring the Prevalence and Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Sub-Saharan African Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Main Authors: Nelson Musilanga (Author), Hussein Nasib (Author), Given Jackson (Author), Frank Shayo (Author), Clarkson Nhanga (Author), Saleh Girukwigomba (Author), Ambokile Mwakibolwa (Author), Samson Henry (Author), Keneth Kijusya (Author), Edgar Msonge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome represent two closely intertwined public health challenges that have reached alarming epidemic proportions in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, the current study aimed to determine the weighted...