Acculturation, Physical Activity, and Metabolic Syndrome in Asian American Adults.

Jingxi ShengDemetrius A AbshireSue P HeineyMichael D Wirth

Published in: Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society (2022)

MVPA reduces MetS risk in AsAm adults, especially among more acculturated AsAms. Culturally adapted programs are warranted to promote PA and adequate knowledge of disease prevention in this population.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
physical activity
healthcare
public health
insulin resistance
type diabetes
sleep quality