METABOLIC SYNDROME IN THE ELDERLY: AN OVERVIEW OF THE EVIDENCE

Denys K., Cankurtaran M., Janssens W., Petrovic M.

ACTA CLINICA BELGICA, vol.64, no.1, pp.23-34, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 64 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1179/acb.2009.006
  • Journal Name: ACTA CLINICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.23-34
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We reviewed the literature concerning the prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in older adults and assessed the impact of MetS with regard to life expectancy and comorbidity in the elderly (aged 65 years and over).