A metabolic epidemic? Prevalence and sex-based disparities of metabolic alterations in the peruvian population using multiple diagnostic criteria
This study reveals a high prevalence of metabolic alterations in the Peruvian population, with notable variations depending on the diagnostic criteria employed. The observed discrepancies underscore the need to re-evaluate these criteria for the Peruvian population. The identified disparities between sexes suggest the importance of developing differentiated prevention and management strategies.
Authors
- Fiorella Elvira Zuzunaga-Montoya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2354-273X)
- Joan A. Loayza-Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6495-6501)
- Víctor Juan Vera-Ponce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4075-9049)
- Jhonatan Roberto Astucuri Hidalgo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5163-1425)
- Luisa Erika Milagros Vásquez-Romero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2981-3526)
- Carmen Inés Gutierrez De Carrillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4711-7201)
Institutions
- National University Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza (PE)
- Universidad Tecnológica del Perú (PE)
- Universidad Continental (PE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-025-01622-8
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33