학술논문
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and components in rural, semi-urban and urban areas in the littoral region in Cameroon: impact of physical activity
Document Type
article
Author
Nadine Carole Bilog; Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo; Elysée Claude Bika Lele; Wiliam Richard Guessogo; Peguy Brice Assomo-Ndemba; Ahmadou; Noel Babayana Etaga; Yves Julien Mbama Biloa; Josiane Gertrude Bwegne Ngasse Bindi; Abdou Temfemo; Samuel Honoré Mandengue; Jessica Guyot; Caroline Dupré; Nathalie Barth; Bienvenu Bongue; Laurent Serge Etoundi Ngoa; Clarisse Noel Ayina Ayina
Source
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Vol 42, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2023)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2072-1315
Abstract
Abstract Background Living areas in developing countries impact seriously lifestyle by modifying energy consumption and energy expenditure. Thus, urbanization is associated with less practice of physical activity (PA), a leading cause of metabolic syndrome (MetS) which prevalence vary in African countries. The present study aimed to assess the effect of PA on MetS according to urbanization level in the littoral region, Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in three geographical settings (urban, semi-urban, and rural) in the littoral region in Cameroon. A total of 879 participants were included (urban: 372, semi-urban: 195 and rural: 312). MetS was defined according to the International Federation of Diabetes 2009. The level of PA was assessed using the Global Physical Activity questionnaire. Results Low level of PA was (P