ea0022p689 | Obesity | ECE2010
Gomez-Barrado Jose Javier
, Gomez-Martino Juan Ramon
, Polo Jose
, Barquilla Alfonso
, Turegano Soledad
, Vega Jorge
, de Vargas Francisco Javier Garciperez
, Mendoza Javier
The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a pathological entity that carries a high cardiovascular risk, and whose risk factors may occur at an early age. No data are available in our area on the influence of age on the prevalence of MS.Objectives: To determine the prevalence of MS in our area, by age group and compare the frequency of occurrence of MS in young adults (<40 years) (J) and mature adults (>40 years) (M).Methods: Observat...