Metabolic syndrome and associated factors in diabetic elderly assisted in primary health care
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i0p25-34Keywords:
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Aged.Abstract
This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and associated factors in 202 diabetic elderly assisted in primary care in Northeast Brazil. The prevalence corresponded to 73.6% and was associated with gender, alcohol consumption, nutritional status and energy expenditure in domestic activities. Considering the resoluteness of 80% of Primary Care, actions that value active aging are necessary.
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2020-09-10
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Marques, A. P. de O., Leal, M. C. C., Tito, A. K. de O., Arruda, I. K. G. de, & Cavalcanti, M. C. de F. (2020). Metabolic syndrome and associated factors in diabetic elderly assisted in primary health care. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 23, 25–34. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i0p25-34
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