Metabolic syndrome in Australia: nationwide survey results by remoteness and Indigenous status, 2012–2019
Substantial disparities in MetS exist across Australia, disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians and residents of remote areas. Culturally tailored, region-specific interventions targeting obesity are urgently needed through Local Health Districts and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
Authors
- Allen G. Ross (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2329-0907)
- Utpal K. Mondal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7579-6678)
- Anayochukwu Edward Anyasodor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1928-7657)
- Bernd H. Kalinna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0495-5579)
- Muhammad J A Shiddiky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9461-9888)
- Shakeel Mahmood
- Feleke Hailemichael Astawesegn
- Kedir Yimam Ahmed
- Subash Thapa
- Md. Ferdous Rahman
- M. Mamun Huda
- Setognal B. Aychiluhm
- Sok Cheon Pak
Institutions
- Charles Sturt University (AU)
- Ajman University (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Obesity
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-025-02013-y
- Primary Topic
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00