Key result
A higher score on a psychosocial risk index was associated with an increased probability of having the metabolic syndrome in older adults (OR 1.30; 95% CI 1.12-1.52).
Why the study?
Are psychosocial risk factors associated with an increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome in elderly persons?
Cross-Sectional (n=2,917)
Are psychosocial risk factors associated with an increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome in elderly persons?
Odds Ratio: 1.3 (95% CI 1.12–1.52)
In elderly persons, psychosocial risk factors such as negative life events and inadequate emotional support are associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome.
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Warrants attention to psychosocial factors in older adults with metabolic syndrome; leaves open whether interventions reduce prevalence.
Vogelzangs et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Metabolic syndrome (n=2,917). Psychosocial risk factors vs. Lower psychosocial risk was evaluated on Metabolic syndrome (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.12-1.52). A higher score on a psychosocial risk index was associated with an increased probability of having the metabolic syndrome in older adults (OR 1.30; 95% CI 1.12-1.52).
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