MedicinePsychology

[The prevalence of metabolic syndrome].

S. Bryssine, N. Pichon, David Valon, Ourida Chebah, G. Ardiet

2010.5.1Soins Psychiatrie

tlooto Summary

Monitoring of the waist circumference is an essential indicator for screening for metabolic syndrome and it is shown that people suffering from mental disorders with high waist circumference have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

Abstract

Numerous studies of comorbidity have shown excess mortality and excess morbidity in people suffering from mental disorders. Monitoring of the waist circumference is an essential indicator for screening for metabolic syndrome.

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BRYSSINE, S., et al. [The prevalence of metabolic syndrome]. Soins Psychiatrie, 2010, 268: 23–5.