Impact of 4 different definitions used for the assessment of the prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in primary healthcare: The German Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risk Project (GEMCAS).

S, Moebus; JU, Hanisch; P, Aidelsburger; P, Bramlage; J, Wasem; KH, Jöckel

doi:10.1186/1475-2840-6-22

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Impact of 4 different definitions used for the assessment of the prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in primary healthcare: The German Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risk Project (GEMCAS).

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Moebus S

Hanisch JU

Aidelsburger P

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>The metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) places individuals at increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Prevalence rates of the population of the MetSyn are still scarce. Moreover, the impact of different definitions of the MetSyn on the prevalence is unclear. Aim her...

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