Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome using two proposed definitions in a Japanese-Brazilians community

Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome using two proposed definitions in a Japanese-Brazilians community

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased risk of morbi-mortality, thus the characterization of the population magnitude of this syndrome is critical for allocating health care. However, prevalence estimates of MetS in the same population could diffe...

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Main Authors: Foss-Freitas Maria C, Gomes Patricia M, Andrade Regina CG, Figueiredo Roberta C, Pace Ana E, Dal Fabbro Amaury L, Monteiro Luciana Z, Franco Laercio J, Foss Milton C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Japanese-Brazilians
IDF
NCEP
Waist circumference
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/4/1/38

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