Abdominal obesity and hypertension are correlated with health-related quality of life in Taiwanese adults with metabolic syndrome.
Sue-Hsien ChenShu-Ching ChenYo-Ping LaiPin-Hsuan ChenSue-Hsien ChenPublished in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)
Adult MetS in Taiwan was associated with certain sociodemographic factors including older age, high BMI, low educational level, bad self-perceived health status, and betel nut use. Abdominal obesity and hypertension was correlated with HRQoL in patients with MetS.
Keyphrases
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- blood pressure
- weight gain
- weight loss
- physical activity
- high fat diet induced
- type diabetes
- body mass index
- uric acid
- social support
- depressive symptoms
- mental health
- cardiovascular risk factors
- skeletal muscle
- adipose tissue
- cardiovascular disease
- community dwelling
- middle aged