Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome According to Absolute and Relative Values of Muscle Strength in Middle-Aged and Elderly Women
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases with age, obesity, low physical activity, and decreased muscle strength. Although many studies have reported on grip strength and MetS, few studies have been conducted on leg strength. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of MetS according to ab...
Main Authors: | Wangyang Zhang, Zijian Zhao, Xuebin Sun, Xiaoxia Tian |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/17/9073 |
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