Factors associated with metabolic syndrome in older adults: a population-based study

• Main Authors: Patrícia Aparecida Barbosa Silva (Author), Antonieta de Jesus Sacramento (Author), Camila Isis de Deus do Carmo (Author), Líliam Barbosa Silva (Author), Salete Maria de Fátima Silqueira (Author), Sônia Maria Soares (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and clusters of its components and to identify possible associated factors in older adults. Method: Cross-sectional and population-based study, involving 271 older people. We collected sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, bi...