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Association between sleep duration and metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

Claire E KimSangah ShinHwi-Won LeeJiyeon LimJong-Koo LeeAesun ShinDaehee Kang
Published in: BMC public health (2018)
Less than 6 h of sleep is associated with elevated waist circumference among both men and women and with MetS among men only. Greater than 10 h of sleep is associated with MetS and elevated triglycerides among both men and women and with elevated waist circumference, reduced HDL-C, and elevated fasting glucose among women only.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • metabolic syndrome
  • physical activity
  • body weight
  • blood glucose
  • insulin resistance
  • sleep quality
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • blood pressure
  • cardiovascular disease
  • uric acid