Central obesity and atherogenic dyslipidemia in metabolic syndrome are associated with increased risk for colorectal adenoma in a Chinese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is composed of cardiovascular risk factors including insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Most of the components of MetS have been linked to the development of neoplasm. The purpose o...

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Main Authors: Lin Tsann, Lin Wen-Yuan, Li Tsai-Chung, Jan Chia-Ing, Li Chia-Ing, Hsu Hua-Shui, Liu Chiu-Shong, Chen Ya-Chien, Lee Cheng-Chun, Lin Cheng-Chieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/10/51