Further case for cohort studies of non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa

We applaud the authors of “Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis” for their efforts in gathering and publishing this evidence. In this systematic and meta-analysis, Faijer-Westerink and colleagues sought to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with further evaluation in subgroups of the population [ [1] Faijer-Westerink HJ, Kengne A-P, Meeks KAC,...