A nationwide study of metabolic syndrome prevalence in Iran; a comparative analysis of six definitions

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Ozra Tabatabaei‐Malazy · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Sahar Saeedi Moghaddam · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Nazila Rezaei · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Ali Sheidaei · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad Javad Hajipour · Biotechnology Research Center

Negar Mahmoudi · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Zohreh Mahmoudi

Abstract

High prevalence rate of MetS among Iranian adults is alarming, especially among females, urban residents, and the elderly. The JIS definition criteria is more appropriate to determine higher number of Iranians at risk of NCDs. Proper management and prevention of MetS is required to adopt multiple national plans including lifestyle modifications, medical interventions, and public education on NCDs risk factors.

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Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Diabetes Management and Education Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

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Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 16, Issue 3, pp. e0241926-e0241926

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241926

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A nationwide study of metabolic syndrome prevalence in Iran; a comparative analysis of six definitions

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