Metabolic syndrome and arthritis among Mexican American older adults: findings from a 23-year follow-up.

Emilio Cavazos-Escobar Mauricio Ramos Lozano Alan Villarreal Rizzo Soham Al Snih

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2024)

At 23-years of follow-up, Mexican American older adults with MetS have an increased risk of arthritis and symptomatic arthritis. Early MetS screening and management may reduce arthritis in this population at high risk of disability.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
multiple sclerosis
cardiovascular disease
insulin resistance
uric acid
cardiovascular risk factors