Metabolic syndrome in a Taiwanese metropolitan adult population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of medical disorders that increase one's risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Little information exists on the prevalence of MS in a general adult population in Taiwan.</p>...

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Main Authors: Chang Pei-Chia, Chen Ching-Chu, Li Chia-Ing, Lai Ming-May, Liu Chiu-Shong, Lin Cheng-Chieh, Lin Wen-Yuan, Lee Yih-Dar, Lin Tsann, Li Tsai-Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/239