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ArticleNorth American journal of medical sciences2015

Metabolic syndrome and prediabetes in ndokwa community of Nigeria: preliminary study.

E U Nwose, V M Oguoma, P T Bwititi, R S Richards

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Article in North American journal of medical sciences, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

E U NwoseSchool of Community Health, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia ; Department of Public and Community Health, Novena University, Delta, Nigeria.
V M OguomaSchool of Psychological and Clinical Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia.
P T BwititiSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia.
R S RichardsSchool of Community Health, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia.
Charles Sturt University · AUCharles Darwin University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGlobal prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and diabetes is increasing, but the reference ranges for MS indices have yet to be established for sub-Saharan African countries. As part of the international research collaboration agenda for Prediabetes and Cardiovascular Complications Study (PACCS), a pilot study was conducted in one of the Ndokwa communities of Nigeria in 2013.

aimThe study was to obtain preliminary indication of prevalence and reference values of MS in the rural communities of a low-mid income country. MATERIALS AND

methodsSeventy-four volunteer participants were recruited, after public lectures in high schools and churches in the community. Body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and waist circumference (WC), blood glucoselevel, and lipid profile were measured. Percentage prevalence MS was determined using commonest three criteria (Third Adult Treatment Panel (ATP III) 2001, International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2005, and World Health Organization (WHO) 1999).

resultsWhen individual indices of MS are considered separately; the males seem healthier than females. However, the prevalence of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was higher in males than in females. Equal 3% prevalence of MS was seen in both genders using the WHO standard. Other criteria show prevalence of 8% females and 11% males (ATP III), 5% females and 8% males (IDF 2005 European), and 14% females and 17% males (IDF 2005 Ethnic).

conclusionThe prevalence of MS is higher in males than females; and relative to ATP III 2001 criteria, either the IDF 2005 European may underestimate MS, or the ethnic specific could overestimate the prevalence. Hence, it is important to define the criteria to be used.

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Cardiovascular diseaseDiabetesDiabetes preventionLow-mid income communitiesPrediabetes and cardiovascular complications study (PACCS)Public health

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