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August 13, 2004American Journal of Human BiologyOpen Access

Metabolic syndrome among Moroccan Sahraoui adult Women

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MRMohamed RguibiChouaib Doukkali UniversityRBRekia BelahsenChouaib Doukkali University

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Implication

Randomized trial investigates factors of metabolic syndrome in Moroccan Sahraoui women, suggesting obesity prevention.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to examine the prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome among Moroccan Sahraoui women.
  • Sample of 249 women aged 15 and older
  • Measured body weight, height, waist/hip circumference, cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, blood pressure
  • Analyzed prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components
  • Overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 16.3%
  • Central obesity was the most common comorbidity at 75%
  • Prevalence decreased with increased physical activity

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Rguibi et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2058b84ad5e85db1e72ccbhttps://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.20065
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