Physical activity and risk of Metabolic Syndrome in an urban Mexican cohort

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the Mexican population metabolic syndrome (MS) is highly prevalent. It is well documented that regular physical activity (PA) prevents coronary diseases, type 2 diabetes and MS. Most studies of PA have focused on moderate-vigorous...

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Main Authors: Huitrón Gerardo, Halley-Castillo Elizabeth, Dosamantes-Carrasco L Darina, Lamure Michel, Siani Carole, Flores Yvonne, Méndez-Hernández Pablo, Talavera Juan O, Gallegos-Carrillo Katia, Salmerón Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/276