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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Related Factors among Adults

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Background: This study was designed to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its determinants, as well as baseline information about the related factors among the adult population. Method: A cross sectional study of 252 participants has been conducted in February 2017 at King Abdulaziz Hospital and Oncology Center. A structured questionnaire was administered, collecting information on personal medical history as well as socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics. Anthropometrics, blood pressure, and venous blood samples were obtained. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. Results: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 32% according to the IDF. In addition to WC is the best predictor for meta­bolic syndrome in the Saudi population. Conclusion: This study showed that Metabolic Syndrome is highly prevalent in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also there is a high prevalence of hypertension, obesity and diabetes. Therefore, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, screening for and early detection of risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome are suggested.  

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10.12816/0039680

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Metabolic syndrome, adults

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Sultan Mohammed

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Badri

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Ibn Sina National College

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sultanbadri@gmail.com

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Lujain Hamza

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Arafsha

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Umm Alqura University

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lujain.arafsha@hotmail.com

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Khaled Abdullah

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Bin Hassan

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Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

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Mishary Ali

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Shawani

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Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

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Ahmed Ali

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Alasmari

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Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

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Khalid Ali

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Rofidi

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Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

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Lojein Faisal

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Alnomari

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Ibn Sina National College

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Aseel Sameer

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Tammar

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Ibn Sina National College

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Abdullah Waheed

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Calacattawi

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King Abdulaziz University

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Waleed Abdulaziz

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Almosfer

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Majma'ah University

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Abdulrahman Mohammedsaeed

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Baqasi

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Umm Alqura University

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68

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3

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2617

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2017-07-01

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2018-09-14

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2017-07-01

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1,395

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1,399

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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EJHM_Volume 68_Issue 3_Pages 1395-1399.pdf

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Related Factors among Adults

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22 Jan 2023