Prevalences of metabolic syndrome and its sex-specific association with socioeconomic status in rural China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have reported the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and examined relationships between socioeconomic status and MS in rural China. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of MS and MS components as well as their associations with socioeconomic status among rural Chinese adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 26,836 participants aged 20 years and older was conducted from June to December 2012 in Yuhuan City, Zhejiang Province, China, which is located on Yuhuan Island. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify risk factors for MS and their possible interactions.

Results

Among 26,836 subjects with an average age of 53.4 ± 14.0 years, 59% were female. The overall prevalence of MS was 20.5%, and there was a significan

SUBMITTER: Ying X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8572445 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature