Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Several studies have found MS to be prevalent in various African regions. However, no specific estimates of MS prevalence in African populations exist. The aim of this study was to estimate the overall prevalence of MS in the African populations.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Africa Index Medicus, and African Journal Online Scopus to find studies published up to the 15th of August 2022. Pooled prevalence was calculated based on six diagnostic methods. The pooled prevalence of MS was estimated using a random-effects model. Our risk of bias analysis was based on the Hoy et al. tool. A Heterogeneity (I2) assessment was performed, as well as an Egger test for publ

SUBMITTER: Bowo-Ngandji A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10374159 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature