Socioeconomic differences in metabolic syndrome development: examining the mediating role of chronic stress using the Lifelines Cohort Study

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) development strongly varies based on individuals’ socioeconomic position (SEP), but to date, no studies have assessed the mediating role of perceived stress from long-term difficulties (chronic stress) in this association. The aim of this study is to exa...

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Main Authors: Liza A. Hoveling, Aart C. Liefbroer, Ute Bültmann, Nynke Smidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12684-1