Abstract Background The Asia-Pacific region is home to nearly half of the world's population.
The region has seen a recent rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity, type-2 diabetes …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) includes visceral obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and
hypertension. The prevalence of MetS is 20-25%, which is an important risk factor for chronic …

Objective This review was done to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS)
among adult general population in India. We also wanted to find the gender, setting, and …

Background The rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity in India can be attributed, at least
in part, to increasing levels of physical inactivity. However, there has been no nationwide …

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and to identify predictors for
the same, specific to an underdeveloped urban locale of Eastern India. Materials and …

The prevalence of diabetes, dyslipidemias, and high blood pressure is increasing worldwide
especially in low and middle income countries. World Health Organization has emphasized …

The abnormal expansion of body fat paves the way for several metabolic abnormalities
including overweight, obesity, and diabetes, which ultimately cluster under the umbrella of …

Background The rising morbidity and mortality due to non-communicable diseases can be
partly attributed to the urbanized lifestyle leading to unhealthy dietary practices and …

Objective: extensive effort has been made to better define metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Whether current definitions accurately diagnose MetS and predict risk of cardiovascular …

Background: The relationship between body weight and cardiometabolic disease may vary
substantially by race/ethnicity. Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of the …