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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Metabolic Syndrome among Emirati Adolescents: A School-Based Study
PLoS ONE, Volume 8, No. 2, Article e56159, Year 2013
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Objectives: Population-based data on metabolic syndrome (MetS) among children is lacking in the United Arab Emirates which has among the highest rates of diabetes in the world. In this study we determined the prevalence of MetS and its correlates in a sample of adolescents. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted on 1,018 adolescents (48.4% girls) aged 12-18 years from Al Ain Abu Dhabi Emirates. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess socio-demographic characteristics, physical activity and dietary habits. Blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, fasting glucose, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides were measured. MetS was defined using the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. Results: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 13%. Boys compared to girls were more likely to have MetS (21% vs. 4%, odds ratio [OR]: 6.57, 95%CI: 4.01 to 10.75). The prevalence of MetS increased with increase in body mass index and reached 59 percent in obese boys. After multivariable adjustment boys who were overweight (adjusted OR: 2.72 [1.37 to 5.35]), or obese (AOR: 12.70 [7.31 to 22.05]), or spent two or more than two hours on screen in a day (AOR: 1.65 [1.01 to 2.69) were more likely to have MetS. Girls who were overweight (AOR: 4.23 [1.32 to 13.62]) or obese (AOR: 8.32 [2.73 to 25.32]) were more likely to have MetS. Conclusions: The prevalence of MetS is high among UAE boys. Population-based strategies are needed to address the high burden of metabolic syndrome targeted at the identified risk factors. © 2013 Mehairi et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Mehairi, Aaesha E.
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
United Arab Emirates University
Khouri, Aysha A.
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
United Arab Emirates University
Naqbi, Muna M.
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
United Arab Emirates University
Muhairi, Shamma Jauaan Al
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
United Arab Emirates University
Al-Maskari, F. A.
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
College of Medicine and Health Sciences United Arab Emirates University
Nagelkerke, Nico J.D.
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
College of Medicine and Health Sciences United Arab Emirates University
Shah, Syed Mahboob Ali
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
College of Medicine and Health Sciences United Arab Emirates University
Statistics
Citations: 49
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1371/journal.pone.0056159
e-ISSN:
19326203
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Participants Gender
Male
Female