Global, regional and time-trend prevalence of central obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 13.2 million subjects
We aimed to examine the global prevalences of central obesity according to age, sex, race,
place of residence, geographical region, national income level, and the definitions of central …
place of residence, geographical region, national income level, and the definitions of central …
Metabolic syndrome: definitions and controversies
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder defined by a cluster of interconnected
factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular atherosclerotic diseases and diabetes …
factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular atherosclerotic diseases and diabetes …
Global estimates of the prevalence of diabetes for 2010 and 2030
JE Shaw, RA Sicree, PZ Zimmet - Diabetes research and clinical practice, 2010 - Elsevier
AIM: We estimated the number of people worldwide with diabetes for the years 2010 and
2030. METHODS: Studies from 91 countries were used to calculate age-and sex-specific …
2030. METHODS: Studies from 91 countries were used to calculate age-and sex-specific …
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Middle-East countries: Meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies
Objective Metabolic syndrome is an important metabolic disorder which impose noticeable
burden on health system. We aimed to review and imply the prevalence of it in Middle-East …
burden on health system. We aimed to review and imply the prevalence of it in Middle-East …
The metabolic syndrome
RH Eckel, SM Grundy, PZ Zimmet - The lancet, 2005 - thelancet.com
The metabolic syndrome is a common metabolic disorder that results from the increasing
prevalence of obesity. The disorder is defined in various ways, but in the near future a new …
prevalence of obesity. The disorder is defined in various ways, but in the near future a new …
Obesity and the metabolic syndrome in develo** countries
A Misra, L Khurana - The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & …, 2008 - academic.oup.com
Context Prevalence of obesity and the metabolic syndrome is rapidly increasing in
develo** countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality due to type 2 diabetes …
develo** countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality due to type 2 diabetes …
The metabolic syndrome: prevalence in worldwide populations
AJ Cameron, JE Shaw… - … and Metabolism Clinics, 2004 - endo.theclinics.com
The concept of the metabolic syndrome has now been in existence for several decades;
however, it has only been since some agreement on definitions of the syndrome was …
however, it has only been since some agreement on definitions of the syndrome was …
Prevention of non-communicable disease in a population in nutrition transition: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study phase II
Abstract Background The Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) is a long term integrated
community-based program for prevention of non-communicable disorders (NCD) by …
community-based program for prevention of non-communicable disorders (NCD) by …
Childhood overweight, obesity, and the metabolic syndrome in develo** countries
R Kelishadi - Epidemiologic reviews, 2007 - academic.oup.com
The incidence of chronic disease is escalating much more rapidly in develo** countries
than in industrialized countries. A potential emerging public health issue may be the …
than in industrialized countries. A potential emerging public health issue may be the …
Hepatic insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease
BACKGROUND: The metabolic syndrome is a constellation of common metabolic disorders
that is associated with cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance has a central role in the …
that is associated with cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance has a central role in the …