Prevalence and risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome among university students in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Mahmud, Sharifa Sadia, Robin, Tunung, Sarbini, Shahrul Razid
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia 2023
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109164/1/2023051610570909_MJMJHS_0777.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109164/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/jurnal_kami/volume_19_2023/mjmhs_vol19_no_3_may_2023-72844
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome has become a worry for health of youth in Malaysia. This study aimed to look at the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and to assess the risk factors of metabolic syndrome among Malaysian university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 248 stud...