Socioeconomic inequalities in metabolic syndrome in the French West Indies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and metabolic diseases represent a major health burden in the Caribbean, particularly since a large part of the population is disadvantaged. However, socioeconomic inequalities in chronic diseases are poorly explored in this region. We investigated the association between socioeconomic position and metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence and explored the contribution of diet quality to explain this association, among adults in the French West Indies.

Methods

This cross-sectional analysis included 1144 subjects (≥16 y) from a multistage sampling survey conducted in 2013-2014 on a representative sample of the Guadeloupean and Martinican population. MetS prevalence was assessed using the Joint Interim Statement. Dietary intakes were estimated from 24 h-dietary r

SUBMITTER: Colombet Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6888917 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature