MetS and cardiovascular risk factors among Palestinians of East Jerusalem
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2009; 15 (6): 1464-1473
in English
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ABSTRACT
In a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2005, we determined the prevalence metabolic syndrome [MetS] and other atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors among a sample of 342 Palestinians >/= 20 years in East Jerusalem. Participants were interviewed and anthropometric measurements and blood testing were done. MetS was found in 115 [33.6%] participants, with no significant difference between the sexes. The prevalence of obesity, diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors was also high, with central obesity and obesity [BMI >/= 30 kg/m[2]] being significantly higher in women [P < 0.01]. With the exception of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and haemoglobin, there was a significantly higher prevalence of atherosclerotic markers among the MetS group
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Blood Pressure
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Anthropometry
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Risk Factors
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Sex Distribution
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Lipids
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Obesity
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2009
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