Risks of Metabolic Syndrome in Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences


Ogus E., Tekindal M. A., Ceylan Y., Demirel M., Emecioglu N., Ercan İ., ...More

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.30, no.3, pp.296-300, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.7145
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.296-300
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in the adult population worldwide. Education may play an important role in preventing metabolic syndrome in young adults, especially those who are attending university. Such adults are at a critical point in their lives and make their own lifestyle choices that can affect their future health.