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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]

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1) According to 1999-2000 survey prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults aged 20 years or older – 32% compared to 27% in survey done during 1988-1994. 2) There is constant increase in prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

See also

• Hyperinsulinemia
• Insulin resistance
• Chronic Somogyi rebound