Sonographic Measurement of Visceral Fat and Prediction of Metabolic Syndrome in the Elderly

ConclusionMeasuring LKS by sonography may be a practical method for evaluating visceral fat in the elderly and for predicting MS better than sonographic fatty liver changes. LKS was more associated with abdominal girth and BMI in the elderly from the study supporting the observation that LKS are well correlated with general adiposity.
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research