Association between lowered endothelial function measured by peripheral arterial tonometry and cardio-metabolic risk factors – a cross-sectional study of Finnish municipal workers at risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Background The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the association between lowered endothelial function measured by peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) and cardio-metabolic risk factors. The study population consisted of Finnish municipal workers who were at risk of diabetes or cardiovascular disease and who had expressed a need to change their health behaviour.