Predictive biomarkers of cardiovascular disease in adult Canadian population.

Punam PahwaLuan ChuChandima KarunanayakePalok AichMarkus HeckerAnurag SaxenaPhilip GriebelSom Niyogi

Published in: Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders (2021)

The relationship of GGT with CVD prevalence changed among age groups and body mass index categories; was different for males and females; and diabetes was an effect modifier in the relationship between AST and CVD prevalence. Socio-economic factors were significantly associated with CVD prevalence.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
risk factors
body mass index
type diabetes
physical activity
weight gain
young adults
glycemic control
skeletal muscle