Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Pudong New Area of Shanghai using three proposed definitions among Chinese adults

• Main Authors: Jiang Qing-wu (Author), Sun Qiao (Author), Qiu Hua (Author), Zhou Yi (Author), Wu Hong-yan (Author), Bai Yun (Author), Zhang Hong (Author), Fu Xiao-jin (Author), Zhu Qiu-li (Author), Ruan Xiao-nan (Author), Xu Wang-hong (Author), Yang Li-ming (Author), Gu Jian-jun (Author), Zhao Gen-ming (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) has been increasing in China in recent years. The aim of this study is to estimate and compare the prevalence of MS among Chinese adults in Shanghai, one of the most economic developed areas...