Identification of metabolic syndrome using phenotypes consisting of triglyceride levels with anthropometric indices in Korean adults

Identification of metabolic syndrome using phenotypes consisting of triglyceride levels with anthropometric indices in Korean adults

Abstract Background The metabolic syndrome (MetS) has shown strong associations with the hypertriglyceridemic waist (HW) phenotype. The best anthropometric indicator of MetS remains controversial. Furthermore, no studies have investigated alternative indices that could replace waist circumference in...

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Main Authors: Bum Ju Lee, Jong Yeol Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Anthropometry
Hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype
Identification
Indicator
Korean population
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-020-0510-0

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