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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents with obesity: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

202415 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Zululand

Abstract

Children and adolescents with obesity face a heightened risk of developing MetS. There is a pressing need for heightened attention to this issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as those in sub-Saharan Africa.

Research topics

  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Birth, Development, and Health

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1002/oby.24159

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