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Abstract
Summary The previous study aimed to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in β-thalassemia major patients in Tanta University Hospitals. A total of 100 adult of beta-thalassemia major patients were prospectively drawn from hematology outpatient clinic and inwards of Internal Medicine Department of Tanta University Hospital and 100 healthy individuals of matched age and sex as controls. Inclusion criteria Β-thalassemia major transfusion dependent patients. Exclusion criteria - Diabetes mellitus and secondary hypertension. Adult, who had any type of disability that would prevent us from measuring their weight, height, and waist circumference. Pregnant women . All patients and controls were subjected to: A) Full history taking: B) Complete clinical examination including: Anthropometric data and blood pressure: Weight and height. Body mass index (BMI).Waist circumference (WC).