Sex difference in the association of metabolic syndrome with high sensitivity C-reactive protein in a Taiwanese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although sex differences have been reported for associations between components of metabolic syndrome and inflammation, the question of whether there is an effect modification by sex in the association between inflammation and metabo...

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Main Authors: Lin Wen-Yuan, Liu Chiu-Shong, Kardia Sharon LR, Li Chia-Ing, Lai Ming-May, Lee Yih-Dar, Chang Pei-Chia, Lin Cheng-Chieh, Li Tsai-Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/429