Regional differences in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in primary care practices in Germany

• Published in: Deutsches Ärzteblatt international Vol. 105; no. 12; pp. 207 - 213
• Main Authors: Moebus, Susanne, Hanisch, Jens, Bramlage, Peter, Lösch, Christian, Hauner, Hans, Wasem, Jürgen, Jöckel, Karl-Heinz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Deutscher Arzte Verlag 01.03.2008
• Subjects: Original; metabolic syndrome; prevalence; primary care; diabetes mellitus; cardiovascular risk factors; Germany

Data on the prevalence and regional distribution of the metabolic syndrome in Germany are lacking, in particular for primary care. In October 2005 anthropometric measurements were taken from 35 869 consecutive patients aged 18 to 99 years, in 1511 primary care practices. Waist circumference, blood p...