Evaluation of the association between mortality and economic status in patients with metabolic syndrome in Korea: a retrospective cohort study using the National Health Screening cohort

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between mortality and economic status in patients diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
• Conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the National Health Screening cohort.
• Analyzed the correlation between economic status and mortality outcomes among patients with metabolic syndrome.
• Utilized statistical methods to assess data and draw conclusions.
• Identified a significant association between lower economic status and higher mortality rates in patients with metabolic syndrome.
• The findings highlight health disparities influenced by economic factors in the studied population.