Comparison of anthropometric indices for predicting the risk of metabolic syndrome in older adults
Background. The prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing, worldwide. Using a simple, efficient and reliable tool for predicting MetS is an essential approach in preventive health programs. The aim of this study was to compare the different anthropometric indices in predictin...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2021-03-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/rjim-2020-0026 |
| Summary: | Background. The prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing, worldwide. Using a simple, efficient and reliable tool for predicting MetS is an essential approach in preventive health programs. The aim of this study was to compare the different anthropometric indices in predicting metabolic syndrome in older adults. |
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| ISSN: | 2501-062X |