ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Influence of Change in Aerobic Fitness and Weight on Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome
| Group Assignment | Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome, % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 6 Months | 18 Months | |
| Advice only | 47 | 34 | 32 |
| Combined lifestyle treatment | 50 | 31 | 33 |
Figure. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome, by treatment status, at baseline and 6- and 18-month follow-up among participants in the PREMIER trial, Louisiana, Maryland, Oregon, North Carolina, 1998-2004.