In a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2005, we determined the prevalence metabolic syndrome (MetS) and other atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors among a sample of 342 Palestinians ≥ 20 years in East Jerusalem. Participants were interviewed and anthropometric measurements and blood testing were done. MetS was found in 115 (33.6%) participants, with no significant difference between the sexes. The prevalence of obesity, diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors was also high, with central obesity and obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) being significantly higher in women (P < 0.01). With the exception of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and haemoglobin, there was a significantly higher prevalence of atherosclerotic markers among the MetS group.
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Abu Sham’a, R. A. H., Darwazah, A. K., Kufri, F. H., Yassin, I. H., & Torok, N. I. (2009). MetS and cardiovascular risk factors among Palestinians of East Jerusalem. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 15(6), 1464–1473.
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