The prediction of Metabolic Syndrome alterations is improved by combining waist circumference and handgrip strength measurements compared to either alone

The prediction of Metabolic Syndrome alterations is improved by combining waist circumference and handgrip strength measurements compared to either alone

Abstract Background Adiposity is a major component of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), low muscle strength has also been identified as a risk factor for MetS and for cardiovascular disease. We describe the prevalence of MetS and evaluate the relationship between muscle strength, anthropometric measure...

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Main Authors: Jose P. Lopez-Lopez, Daniel D. Cohen, Daniela Ney-Salazar, Daniel Martinez, Johanna Otero, Diego Gomez-Arbelaez, Paul A. Camacho, Gregorio Sanchez-Vallejo, Edgar Arcos, Claudia Narvaez, Henry Garcia, Maritza Perez, Dora I. Molina, Carlos Cure, Aristides Sotomayor, Álvaro Rico, Eric Hernandez-Triana, Myriam Duran, Fresia Cotes, Darryl P. Leong, Sumathy Rangarajan, Salim Yusuf, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Handgrip strength
Abdominal obesity
Body mass index
Cardiovascular disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-021-01256-z

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