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Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Arnol Bowo-Ngandji
  • Sebastien Kenmoe
  • Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo
  • Raoul Kenfack-Momo
  • Guy Roussel Takuissu
  • Cyprien Kengne-Ndé
  • Donatien Serge Mbaga
  • Serges Tchatchouang
  • Josiane Kenfack-Zanguim
  • Robertine Lontuo Fogang
  • Elisabeth Zeuko’o Menkem
  • Juliette Laure Ndzie Ondigui
  • Ginette Irma Kame-Ngasse
  • Jeannette Nina Magoudjou-Pekam
  • Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo
  • Jean Paul Assam Assam
  • Damaris Enyegue Mandob
  • Judith Laure Ngondi

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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 estimates of MS prevalence in African populations exist. The aim of this study was to estimate the overall prevalence of MS in the African populations. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Africa Index Medicus, and African Journal Online Scopus to find studies published up to the 15th of August 2022. Pooled prevalence was calculated based on six diagnostic methods. The pooled prevalence of MS was estimated using a random-effects model. Our risk of bias analysis was based on the Hoy et al. tool. A Heterogeneity (I2) assessment was performed, as well as an Egger test for publication bias. PROSPERO number CRD42021275176 was assigned to this study. Results: In total, 297 studies corresponding to 345 prevalence data from 29 African countries and involving 156 464 participants were included. The overall prevalence of MS in Africa was 32.4% (95% CI: 30.2–34.7) with significant heterogeneity (I2 = 98.9%; P 18 years with 33.1% (95%CI: 30.8–35.5) compared to children

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  • Arnol Bowo-Ngandji & Sebastien Kenmoe & Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo & Raoul Kenfack-Momo & Guy Roussel Takuissu & Cyprien Kengne-Ndé & Donatien Serge Mbaga & Serges Tchatchouang & Josiane Kenfack-Zangui, 2023. "Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(7), pages 1-34, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0289155
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289155
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