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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]
Overview
Metabolic syndrome is becoming more and more common in the United States. Researchers are not sure whether the syndrome is due to one single cause, but all of the risks for the syndrome are related to obesity.
Risk Factors
- Extra weight around the middle and upper parts of the body (central obesity). The body may be described as "apple-shaped". Increased body weight is considered a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome. In the thrid National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) it was found that metabolic syndrome was present in 5% of those with normal weight, 22% in those who are over weight and 60% in those with obesity.
- Insulin resistance, in which the body cannot use insulin effectively. [1] In the Framingham Heart Study cohort it was found that increase in weight over years is associated with increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
- Aging
- Genetics and family history
- Hormonal changes
- Lack of exercise
People who have metabolic syndrome often have two other problems that can either cause the condition or make it worse:
- Excess blood clotting
- Low levels of inflammation throughout the body
References
- ↑ Park YW, Zhu S, Palaniappan L, Heshka S, Carnethon MR, Heymsfield SB (2003). "The metabolic syndrome: prevalence and associated risk factor findings in the US population from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994". Archives of Internal Medicine. 163 (4): 427–36. PMC 3146257. PMID 12588201. Unknown parameter
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