Original paper
Obesity, Regional Body Fat Distribution, and the Metabolic Syndrome in Older Men and Women
Abstract
Background
The metabolic syndrome is a disorder that includes dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hypertension and is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We determined whether patterns of regional fat deposition are associated with metabolic syndrome in older adults.Methods
A cross-sectional study was performed that included a random, population-based, volunteer sample of...Figures & Tables
Figure 1. Odds ratios (ORs; adjusted for age and race) and 95% confidence interv...
Figure 2. Odds ratio (ORs; adjusted for age and race) and 95% confidence interva...
Table 1. Characteristics of Men and Women With and Without Metabolic Syndrome
Table 3. Regional Fat Distribution According to Metabolic Syndrome Status
Paper Details
Title
Obesity, Regional Body Fat Distribution, and the Metabolic Syndrome in Older Men and Women
Published Date
Apr 11, 2005
Volume
165
Issue
7
Pages
777 - 777
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