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