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

• Main Authors: Sirinapa Siwarom (Author), Wichai Aekplakorn (Author), Kwanchai Pirojsakul (Author), Witchuri Paksi (Author), Pattapong Kessomboon (Author), Nareemarn Neelapaichit (Author), Suwat Chariyalertsak (Author), Sawitri Assanangkornchai (Author), Surasak Taneepanichskul (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...