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ea0020p14 | Adrenal | ECE2009

Prediction of metabolic syndrome by low serum testosterone levels in men: results from the Study of Health in Pomerania

Haring Robin , Volzke Henry , Felix Stephan B , Schipf Sabine , Dorr Marcus , Rosskopf Dieter , Nauck Matthias , Schofl Christof , Wallaschofski Henri

Aim: The aim of this analysis was to determine whether low serum testosterone (T) and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels predict the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in men.Methods: Data were obtained from the Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP), a population-based prospective cohort of adults aged 20–79 at baseline. Analyses were conducted in 1004 men without baseline MetS, defined by National Cholesterol Education Program Adult ...