Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in veterans with spinal cord injury.

David R GaterGary J FarkasArthur S BergCamilo Castillo

Published in: The journal of spinal cord medicine (2018)

Metabolic syndrome and its constituent components appear to be more prevalent in veterans with SCI than in the general population, suggesting a greater need for identification and treatment interventions in this specialty population.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
uric acid
spinal cord injury
risk factors
physical activity
cardiovascular risk factors
skeletal muscle