Comparison of prevalence of metabolic syndrome in hospital and community-based Japanese patients with schizophrenia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lifestyle factors, such as an unbalanced diet and lack of physical activity, may affect the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in schizophrenic patients. The aim of this study was to compare the MetS prevalence between inpatient...

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Main Authors: Yamashita Hakuei, Kishida Ikuko, Sato Yasushi, Yasui-Furukori Norio, Sugawara Norio, Saito Manabu, Furukori Hanako, Nakagami Taku, Hatakeyama Mitsunori, Kaneko Sunao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/10/1/21