Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in a Population in the Algerian Sahara.

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and identify its sociodemographic and lifestyle risk factors in southern Algeria.
• Conducted a cross-sectional analysis in a defined population of southern Algeria.
• Collected data on metabolic syndrome components like abdominal obesity and hypertension.
• Used surveys to gather information on sociodemographic and lifestyle factors.
• High prevalence of metabolic syndrome observed among the population.
• Significant rates of abdominal obesity and hypertension reported.
• Identification of various sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with metabolic syndrome.