Metabolic syndrome among adults aged 18–40 years in the United Arab Emirates: prevalence and associated factors using harmonized criteria
Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) refers to a constellation of cardiometabolic risk factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This study estimated the prevalence of MetS and its associated factors in young adults in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods This was a cross-...