Metabolic syndrome and related disorders
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December 2012
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Metab Syndr Relat Disord · Dec 2012
Association between the metabolic syndrome and its components with falls in community-dwelling older adults.
The metabolic syndrome and falls are both serious and common health problems in older adults. However, little is known about whether the metabolic syndrome contributes to falls. We investigated the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and its components with falls in community-dwelling older adults. ⋯ The metabolic syndrome is an independent risk factor for falls in community-dwelling older adults and should be addressed with regard to prevention of falls.