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Table 5 Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the different geographical regions

From: Prevalence and trends of metabolic syndrome among adults in the asia-pacific region: a systematic review

Region

Year of Publication

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (%)

Asia-Pacific

Present study

11.9–37.1

Africa [45]

2012

12.5–62.5

Central America [46]

2015

23.0–35.1

Europe [47]

2014

11.6–26.3

Middle East [48]

2012

13.6–36.3

South America [49]

2011

18.8–43.3

South Asia [50]

2016

26.1