Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Bangladesh: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the studies

• Main Authors: Mohammad Ziaul Islam Chowdhury (Author), Ataul Mustufa Anik (Author), Zaki Farhana (Author), Piali Dey Bristi (Author), B. M. Abu Al Mamun (Author), Mohammad Jasim Uddin (Author), Jain Fatema (Author), Tanjila Akter (Author), Tania Akhter Tani (Author), Meshbahur Rahman (Author), Tanvir C. Turin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of health problems that set the stage for serious health conditions and places individuals at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke. The worldwide prevalence of MS in the adult population is on the rise and Bangladesh is n...