Association between the metabolic syndrome and its components and gait speed among U.S. adults aged 50 years and older: a cross-sectional analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To examine the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and its components and gait speed among older U.S. men and women. Whether these associations are independent of physical activity was also explored.</p> <p>Method...

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Main Authors: Strine Tara W, Balluz Lina S, Ford Earl S, Zhong Yuna, Okoro Catherine A, Mokdad Ali H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/282