Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

There are rising levels of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a precursor of these conditions, but the data on the prevalence of MS in SSA are fragmented. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of MS in SSA and determine the population groups that are most at risk.We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and African Journals Online for all...