Journal article
Prevalence and distribution of metabolic syndrome in a southern Chinese population. Relation to exercise, smoking, and educational level.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence and distribution of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the impact of exercise, smoking, and educational level on the risk of MetS in a southern Chinese population.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Zhuhai City, China from June to August 2012. Data on exercise, smoking, and educational level, anthropometric parameters, blood pressure, lipid, and glucose levels were collected. The prevalence of …
Authors
Li Y-Q; Zhao L-Q; Liu X-Y; Wang H-L; Wang X-H; Li B; Deng K-P; Zhang Y; Liu Q; Holthofer H
Journal
Saudi Medical Journal, Vol. 34, No. 9, pp. 929–936
Publication Date
September 2013
ISSN
0379-5284