Physical activity and risk of Metabolic Syndrome in an urban Mexican cohort

• Autori principali: Huitrón Gerardo (Autore), Halley-Castillo Elizabeth (Autore), Dosamantes-Carrasco L Darina (Autore), Lamure Michel (Autore), Siani Carole (Autore), Flores Yvonne (Autore), Méndez-Hernández Pablo (Autore), Talavera Juan O (Autore), Gallegos-Carrillo Katia (Autore), Salmerón Jorge (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the Mexican population metabolic syndrome (MS) is highly prevalent. It is well documented that regular physical activity (PA) prevents coronary diseases, type 2 diabetes and MS. Most studies of PA have focused on moderate-vigorous...