Key result
Genetic factors accounted for a heritability estimate of 0.42 (95% CI 0.00-0.83) for metabolic syndrome in a cohort of adult female twins from rural China.
Population
1,617 adult female twin pairs (n=3,234) recruited from rural China
Design
Cohort
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Supports moderate genetic role in metabolic syndrome among rural Chinese women; leaves generalizability and gene-environment interactions open for further study.
Cohort (n=3,234)
Effect estimate: Heritability 0.42 (95% CI 0.00-0.83)
Metabolic syndrome and its components have significant genetic heritability, though environmental factors also play a major role, highlighting the complex etiology of the condition.
Zhang et al. (2009) conducted a cohort in Metabolic Syndrome (n=3,234). Genetic and environmental factors was evaluated on Heritability estimate for metabolic syndrome (Heritability 0.42, 95% CI 0.00-0.83). Genetic factors accounted for a heritability estimate of 0.42 (95% CI 0.00-0.83) for metabolic syndrome in a cohort of adult female twins from rural China.
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