Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome and its components in adults with psychotic disorders in Eldoret, Kenya

Edith Kwobah; Nastassja Koen; Ann Mwangi; Lukoye Atwoli; Dan Joseph Stein

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0245086

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In the study setting of Eldoret, metabolic syndrome and its components were more prevalent among patients with psychotic disorders than in controls; and a clear treatment gap for these disorders was evident. There is a need for efforts to ensure adequate screening and treatment for these physical disorders in resource-limited settings.

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