Age- and gender-specific population attributable risks of metabolic disorders on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in Taiwan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The extent of attributable risks of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components on mortality remains unclear, especially with respect to age and gender. We aimed to assess the age- and gender-specific population attributable risks (...

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Main Authors: Wang Wuan-Szu, Wahlqvist Mark L, Hsu Chih-Cheng, Chang Hsing-Yi, Chang Wan-Chi, Chen Chu-Chih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/111