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Metabolic Syndrome in Apparently “Healthy” Ghanaian Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Ofori-Asenso, Richard
Agyeman, Akosua Adom
Laar, Amos
Source
International Journal of Chronic Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa.
We systematically reviewed the literature towards estimating the prevalence of MetS among apparently “healthy” Ghanaian adults.
Methods.
We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Africa Journals Online, African Index Medicus, and Google scholar as well as the websites of the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health service through September 2016.
Only studies conducted among apparently “healthy” (no established disease, e.g., diabetes and hypertension) adults aged ≥ 18 years were considered.
Only studies that utilised the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (NCEP-ATP), World Health Organization (WHO), or International Diabetes Federation (IDF) classifications for MetS were included.
Results.
Data from nine studies involving 1,559 individuals were pooled.
The prevalence of MetS based on NCEP-ATP, WHO, and IDF classifications was 12.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 8.3–17.4%), 6.0% (95% CI = 1.4–13.1%), and 21.2% (95% CI = 12.4–30.9), respectively.
Prevalence of MetS was higher among women than men.
Conclusion.
Among a population of adult Ghanaians deemed “healthy,” there is a high prevalence of MetS.
Preventive measures are required to address the risk components of MetS such as obesity and hypertension which are rapidly rising in Ghana.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ofori-Asenso, Richard& Agyeman, Akosua Adom& Laar, Amos. 2017. Metabolic Syndrome in Apparently “Healthy” Ghanaian Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Chronic Diseases،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165174
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ofori-Asenso, Richard…[et al.]. Metabolic Syndrome in Apparently “Healthy” Ghanaian Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Chronic Diseases No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165174
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ofori-Asenso, Richard& Agyeman, Akosua Adom& Laar, Amos. Metabolic Syndrome in Apparently “Healthy” Ghanaian Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Chronic Diseases. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165174
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1165174