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Highly Prevalent Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Sedentary Work and Obesity Among Corporate Employees in Kampala, Uganda

2025-08-19

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Research from Sub-Saharan Africa indicates a higher occurrence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among employees than in the general population. However, there is a lack of such data, particularly from urban areas in Uganda. This study utilized the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria, with waist circumference cut-off points tailored for sub-Saharan African populations, to assess...

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79c9f95b-f05b-53de-96f1-ae3758692d04
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10.21203/rs.3.rs-4907042/v2
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