PREVALENCE OF KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH COMPONENTS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AMONG ADULT OUTPATIENTS IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL.

The study highlights the considerable burden of kidney dysfunction among individuals with metabolic syndrome in Nigeria. Hypertension and dyslipidemia were the components of metabolic syndrome significantly associated with kidney dysfunction. Early detection and targeted interventions including lifestyle modification and appropriate drug management are important to mitigate the impact of metabolic syndrome on kidney health, resulting in improved health outcomes and reduced burden of chronic kidney disease.