Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Iranian postmenopausal females: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Iranian postmenopausal women by addressing inconsistencies in prior research and providing reliable data to inform evidence-based policies for reducing Iran's MetS burden.

Methods

Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Google Scholar, IMEMR, SID, MagIran, ISC, IranDoc/Ganj, Civilica, and RPIS were searched from their dates of inception until April 2025. The quality of the evidence was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist. The prevalence of MetS was calculated using the random effects model using Stata version 17. Additionally, sensitivity analysis, subgroup analysis, meta-regression, and publication bias were as

SUBMITTER: Ghadirzadeh E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707683 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature