When Military Fitness Standards No Longer Apply: The High Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Recent Air Force Retirees

Abstract

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) . With MetS prevalence rates increasing in the US population, prevention efforts have largely focused on diet and exercise interventions. Prior to retirement, military service membershave met fitness requirements for at least 20 years, and have lower MetS rates compared to agematchedUS population controls (23.4% vs. 39.0%), which suggests a protective effect of thelifestyle associated with military service. However, MetS rates in military retirees have not been previously reported, so it is unknown whether this protective effect extends beyond military service. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of MetS and individual diagnostic criteria in a population of recent USAF retirees.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 27, 2017
Accession Number
AD1037623

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  • Mark W. True

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