There is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in African populations, indicating an ongoing epidemiological transition that requires urgent prevention strategies.
Raises clinical awareness of metabolic syndrome across Africa; extends global burden estimates while leaving prevention strategies open for trials.
This study, regardless of the definition used, reveals a high prevalence of MS in Africa, confirming the ongoing epidemiological transition in African countries. Early prevention and treatment strategies are urgently needed to reverse this trend.
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