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 …

Background and aims There are rising levels of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and
diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a precursor of these …

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing global health challenge
disproportionately impacting low-and middle-income settings, including Ethiopia. Currently …

Background. The metabolic syndrome is a clustering of hyperglycemia/insulin resistance,
hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease …

Background The burden and contribution of modifiable risk factors of stroke in Ethiopia are
unclear. Knowledge about this burden and modifying risk factors is pivotal for establishing …

Background Recent studies have documented high variation in epidemiologic transition
levels among Indian states with noncommunicable disease epidemic rising swiftly. However …

Purpose Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become a public health challenge in low-income
countries due to changing lifestyle and the food environment. However, studies on the …

Introduction: Globally, hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases
and all-cause mortality. Despite this high public health burden, no community-based …

Introduction Obesity is a global public health concern that is now on the rise, especially in
low-and middle-income nations. Despite the fact that there are several studies reporting the …

Summary Background Metabolic syndrome (Mets) is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors
secondary to an inflammatory and insulin resistance state that increases the risk of …