Comparison of metabolic syndrome prevalence and characteristics using five different definitions in China: a population-based retrospective study

• Main Authors: Keli Ma (Author), Haiyang Liu (Author), Leilei Guo (Author), Jinlong Li (Author), Yunxiao Lei (Author), Xiaoping Li (Author), Lu Sun (Author), Liu Yang (Author), Ting Yuan (Author), Congzhi Wang (Author), Dongmei Zhang (Author), Jing Li (Author), Mingming Liu (Author), Ying Hua (Author), Lin Zhang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is on the rise in developing countries and is characterized by a series of indications of metabolic disturbance. However, the prevalence of MetS varies under different definitions. The study aimed to compare five definitions of MetS in the China adult population,...