Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Association with Grip Strength in Older Adults: Findings from the HOPE Study.

Reshma Aziz MerchantYiong Huak ChanJia Yi LimJohn E Morley

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)

Almost 1 in 2 older adults had MetS, with the prevalence in females much higher than that in males over 70 years old. Our findings suggest that both HGS/BWT and HGS/BMI had a significant negative association with MetS, its components, and adverse effects. Further studies are needed to validate the association and to determine optimal cutoffs of HGS/BWT and HGS/BMI for MetS, and the effectiveness of interventions in averting the risk.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
physical activity
body mass index
risk factors
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
weight gain
type diabetes
skeletal muscle