The positive association between white blood cell count and metabolic syndrome is independent of insulin resistance among a Chinese population: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association between white blood cells (WBCs) and metabolic syndrome (MS) has been consistently reported in previous studies using regional samples. However, it remains unclear whether this relationship has urban-rural differences and is independent of insulin resistance using a large-scale representative sample. Additionally, accurate risk prediction in patients with MS is crucial for developing targeted interventions to enhance the quality of life and prognosis of patients.

Aims

The aims of this study were (1) to examine the cross-sectional association between WBCs and MS among the national population and analyze the urban-rural difference and whether insulin resistance plays a moderator effect in this association and (2) to describe the performance to predic

SUBMITTER: Ren Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10175667 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature