Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and associated risk factors among Turkish adults: Trabzon MetS study

Abstract

MetS is moderately common and an important health problem in the adult population of Trabzon. In order to control MetS and its components, effective public health education and taking urgent steps are needed. These steps include serious education, providing a well-balanced diet and increasing physical activity.

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