Distribution of number of MetS components by age group.

Distribution of number of MetS components by age group.

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Background: While the burden of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is still increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a lack of data among young Cameroonian population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and its components among secondary school students in Douala. Design and methods: This was a cross-sectional prospective study c...

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