A study on intima media thickness (IMT) in middle-aged subjects - IMT

Inclusion Criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• - Male or female aged 55 years or above.
• - Waist circumference: male more than 90 cm; female more than 80 cm.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• - Any known chronic diseases requiring long-term medication such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
• - Presence of known cardiovascular diseases including cerebro-vascular disease, coronary heart disease and peripheral artery disease.
• - Presence of any active major diseases that may interfere the physical conditions and body weight of subjects during the study period, which include malignancy, infection, renal or liver function impairment, recent major surgery (within 3 months).