Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in secondary school student population in the city of Douala, Cameroon

• Main Authors: Nadine Bilog (Author), Elysée C.B. Lele (Author), Jerson M. Ndongo (Author), Yves J.M. Biloa (Author), Josiane B.N. Bwegne (Author), Peguy B.A. Ndemba (Author), Noël B. Etaga (Author), Samuel H. Mandengue (Author), Laurent S.E. Ngoa (Author), Abdou Temfemo (Author), Bienvenu Bongue (Author), Jessica Guyot (Author), Clarisse N.A. Ayina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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While the burden of metabolic syndrome (MetS)is still increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a lack of data among young Cameroonian population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and its components among secondary school students in Douala.This was a cross-sectional pro...