The psychological burden associated with metabolic syndrome: Evidence from UK and US older adults
Eric Robinson,
Michael Daly,
I Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra
Abstract:IntroductionWe examined the psychological burden associated with metabolic syndrome (MetSyn).MethodsWe used comparable longitudinal data of older adults (≥50 years) from the UK (English Longitudinal Study of Aging) and the US (Health and Retirement Study). We defined MetSyn based on biomarker assessments (e.g., blood pressure, impaired glycemic control). Using regression models, we tested a range of individual psychological outcomes (e.g., depressive symptoms) associated with MetSyn. We also examined whether t… Show more
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