Constitution Factors for Metabolic Syndrome: A Case-control Study
- VernacularTitle:代谢综合征体质因素的病例-对照研究
- Author:
Jing DONG
;
Qi WANG
;
Hongdong WU
;
Haishan GAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
metabolic syndrome(MS), constitution, phlegm-dampness, dampness-heat
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2007;13(5):464-465
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the constitution factors for metabolic syndrome(MS). Methods 271 MS cases and 271 non-MS controls were selected. They were assessed according to the diagnosis standard of constitution of TCM. Results Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that phlegm-dampness constitution and dampness-heat constitution were dangerous factors for MS, normal constitution was protective factor for MS (P<0.05). Conclusion Research on constitution play a role in investigating pathogenesis of MS.
