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Roles Of Serum Lycopene In The Prevalence And Mortality Of Metabolic Syndrome In The Adult Population, Guang-Ming Han
Roles Of Serum Lycopene In The Prevalence And Mortality Of Metabolic Syndrome In The Adult Population, Guang-Ming Han
Theses & Dissertations
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic disorders, including increased fasting glucose, blood pressure, plasma triglyceride, reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and abdominal obesity. It leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The growing prevalence of MetS is strongly related to the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity. As an antioxidant, lycopene can reduce the risk of MetS. However, it is unclear whether lycopene has similar effects among overweight/obese individuals and whether lycopene can reduce the risk of mortality among individuals with MetS. The purpose of this study was to explore the roles of lycopene in the prevalence and …
Association Between Psychological Trauma From Assault In Childhood And Metabolic Syndrome, W Sumner Davis
Association Between Psychological Trauma From Assault In Childhood And Metabolic Syndrome, W Sumner Davis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Metabolic syndrome and its component conditions of hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance are on the increase in United States. Metabolic syndrome substantially increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes (T2D). To date, no published study has examined the relationship between psychological traumas from physical and/or sexual assault in childhood and metabolic syndrome or its components. This study, using the psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) model, investigated associations between psychological trauma (physical/sexual abuse) in childhood and metabolic syndrome in adulthood using data from the Midlife in the United States II (MIDUS-II) study. This research was undertaken to investigate whether a history …
Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile Of Asian Indians In The U.S. : Analysis Of Data From The Diabetes Among Indian Americans Study, Sanghamitra Siddharam Savadatti
Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile Of Asian Indians In The U.S. : Analysis Of Data From The Diabetes Among Indian Americans Study, Sanghamitra Siddharam Savadatti
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
This dissertation sought to investigate the associations between health promoting lifestyle behaviors and chronic cardiometabolic conditions among Asian Indians residing in the U.S.