Metabolic syndrome among the inhabitants of the island of Vis

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MS) was measured on the sample of 307 inhabitants of the island of Vis. Two criteria where used, one defined by the WHO (World Health Organization) and the other defined by the NCEP (National Cholesterol Education Program). The results according to NCEP definition showe...

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Matična publikacija: Collegium antropologicum
33 (2009), 4 ; str. 1281-1287
Glavni autor: Missoni, Saša (-)
Vrsta građe: Članak
Jezik: eng
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