Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among HIV-positive and HIV-negative populations in sub-Saharan Africa —a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsThe high range of MetS prevalence in the HIV-infected population compared to the uninfected population highlights the possible presence of HIV related drivers of MetS. Also, the reported high rate of MetS, irrespective of HIV status, indicates a major metabolic disorder epidemic that requires urgent prevention and management programs in SSA. Similarly, in the era of universal test and treat strategy among people living with HIV cohorts, routine check-up of MetS sub-components is required in HIV management as biomarkers.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42016045727
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research