Cross-sectional analysis of the association between physical activity and metabolic syndrome in the elderly.
Physical activity levels consistently correlate with lower metabolic disease risk even in older adults, supporting lifelong movement benefits.
This cross-sectional study confirms the inverse relationship between physical activity levels and metabolic syndrome in elderly populations. While confirming established associations, it adds population-specific data.
What the study was
- Study design
- Cross-sectional study
- Population
- Elderly population
- Category
- Prevention
- Maturity
- Validated
- Journal
- Frontiers in endocrinology
Why it surfaced
Confirmatory cross-sectional study. Low novelty — established association.
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