Gender differences in the impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Sergi G.; Dianin M.; Bertocco A.; Zanforlini B.M.; Curreri C.; Mazzochin M.; Simons L.A.; Manzato E.; Trevisan C.
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract
    The influence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on mortality may be influenced by age- and gender-related changes affecting the impact of individual MetS components. We investigated gender differences in the association between MetS components and mortality in community-dwelling older adults.