title: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Filipino-Americans: a cross-sectional study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aims of this study are a) to examine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Filipino-Americans, b) to compare the rate of metabolic syndrome between Filipino men and women, and c) to examine the prevalence of central adiposity.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Filipino-Americans are the second largest Asian subgroup in the United States and their leading cause of death is coronary heart disease (CHD).
  
  
  METHODS
  This study utilized a descriptive correlational, cross-sectional design that included a convenience sample of 300 Filipino-Americans residing in Southern Nevada. Survey questionnaires were used to collect the sample's demographic data and presence of CHD risk factors. Waist circumference measurements were used to examine central adiposity.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Metabolic syndrome and central adiposity are highly prevalent among Filipino-Americans residing in Southern Nevada. More men than women had the syndrome, but the rate of central adiposity was significantly higher in women than in men.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Intensive lifestyle modifications and treatment are indicated to decrease the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and the risk of heart disease in this group.
authors.affiliation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453018, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3018, USA. Electronic address: alona.angosta@unlv.edu.
authors.forename: Alona
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dalusung-Angosta
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gutierrez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010679:Philippines / Q000208:ethnology; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Abdominal obesity; Central adiposity; Coronary heart disease; Filipino-Americans; Metabolic syndrome
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