Metabolic syndrome prevalence in elderly of urban and rural communities participants in the HIPERDIA in the city of Coimbra/MG, Brazil

Metabolic syndrome prevalence in elderly of urban and rural communities participants in the HIPERDIA in the city of Coimbra/MG, Brazil

Objective. To identify the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS), and the influence of gender and place of residence for elders served by the Family Health Strategy in the municipality of Coimbra (Minas Gerais state, Brazil). Methodology. The sample consisted of 435 individuals of both sexes, with m...

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Main Authors: Josiane Aparecida Teixeira de Paula, Osvaldo Costa Moreira, Cristiano Diniz da Silva, Diogo Santos Silva, Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2015-08-01
Series:Investigación y Educación en Enfermería
Subjects:
síndrome X metabólico
estudios transversales
salud rural
salud urbana
anciano
estilo de vida
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