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Differences in MetS marker prevalence between black African and Caucasian teachers from the North West Province: Sympathetic Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans (SABPA) Study

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 16 , issue 1 , 2011 , pages: 49–56

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2011.10872251

Author(s): S Hoebel The School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North-West University, , L Malan School for Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, North-West University, , H De Ridder School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North-West University,

Keywords: MetS , metabolic syndrome , neck circumference , African , Caucasian , SABPA study , microalbuminuria , ethnic

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to compare metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence between black and Caucasian Africans using different definitions, and secondly, to determine the association between MetS, anthropometric markers and the albumin: creatinine ratio using the new joint statement criteria. This was a target population study. It included 409 urban African and Caucasian men and women (aged 25–65 years) from the North West Province, who were stratified into gender and ethnic groups.

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