Key result
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 22.4%, with urban living, female sex, age >50 years, overweight, dyslipidemia, and fatty liver identified as significant risk factors.
Population
3,785 permanent residents aged 18 - 72 years from Dehui in north-eastern China
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May inform regional screening priorities; leaves open causal inference and broader generalizability.
Cross-Sectional (n=3,785)
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in north-eastern China is 22.4%, which is higher than the general Chinese population, highlighting the need for targeted preventive strategies.
Wang et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Metabolic syndrome (n=3,785). Urban setting, female sex, age >50 years, overweight, dyslipidemia, and fatty liver vs. Absence of these risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of metabolic syndrome. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 22.4%, with urban living, female sex, age >50 years, overweight, dyslipidemia, and fatty liver identified as significant risk factors.