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The effect of a physical activity intervention on selective markers of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents with low socio–economic status
(North-West University, 2009)
Background - Physical inactivity causes obesity, a condition which is related to insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome (MS). MS is the collective description of lifestyle ...
Comparison of the association of PAI-1 act with the metabolic syndrome markers in caucasian and black South African women
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: The detrimental effects of obesity and insulin resistance in Caucasians and African-Americans have been the focus of many recent publications, and the association between PAI-1act and markers of the metabolic ...
Body composition, bone health and vitamin D status of African adults in the North West Province
(2014)
Background In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, obesity has become a major health problem causing an increase in the incidence and prevalence of various non-communicable diseases. Research has shown that ...
Metabolic syndrome indicators and target organ damage in urban active coping African and Caucasian men : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2010)
MOTIVATION: The increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is creating
immense concern worldwide. In 2009, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
announced the new MetS definition. MetS is diagnosed by any ...
The association between central obesity and psychological distress in a group of urban Africans : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2012)
Introduction:
Obesity plays an important role in the development of the metabolic syndrome, with central obesity being included as a required prerequisite in the most recent definition of the metabolic syndrome by the ...
The effects of nuts on markers of the metabolic syndrome
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: The metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of risk factors for
cardiovascular disease (CVD) that includes obesity, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance or non-insulin ...
The effects of a high walnut and unsalted cashew nut diet on the antioxidant status of subjects with diagnosed metabolic syndrome
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risk factors predisposing to coronary heart disease (CHD) and is classified as a "disease of modern civilization". Characteristics of the metabolic syndrome include ...
Cardiovascular dysfunction and specific coping mechanisms in Africans
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: Cardiovascular dysfunction and hypertension are some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the African population. According to the World Health Organisation the increases in these diseases are ...
Obesity as a metabolic syndrome determinant and the influence of physical activity in treatment and prevention
(North-West University, 2005)
The prevalence of obesity in both the developed and developing world have
increased, which leads to diverse health outcomes and is placing a heavy
burden on the economy. Abdominal obesity proved to be one of the ...
Die onderlinge verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, obesiteit en arteriële meegewendheid by 19-56-jarige vroue : POWIRS II-studie
(North-West University, 2004)
Several research studies indicate the increasing problem obesity has become
over the past few decades (Andersen 1999:41; Fox, 1999:56-60; Kuczmarshi et
al., 1994:205-212). Obesity, after cigarette smoke, is the leading ...