Obesity, Regional Body Fat Distribution, and the Metabolic Syndrome in Older Men and Women

Background

The metabolic syndrome is a disorder that includes dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hypertension and is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We determined whether patterns of regional fat deposition are associated with metabolic syndrome in older adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed that included a random, population-based, volunteer sample of...