Approximately 47 million Americans have metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease.
Cooper Health: The Cooper Clinic Magazine, Spring 2006, 8-10.
| Risk Factor | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Abdominal obesity (waist circumference) | Women: > 88 cm (35") Men: > 102 cm (40") |
| High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol | Women: <40 mg / dL (1.29 mmol /L) Men: < 50 mg / dL (1.04 mmol / L) |
| Triglycerides | >150 mg / dL (1.69 mmol / L) |
| Fasting glucose | >110 mg / dL (6.1 mmol / L) |
| Blood pressure | > 130/85 mmHg |
Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed when three or more risk factors are present.
National Institutes of Health 2001. NIH Publication No 01-3670.
Metabolic Syndrome has traditionally included:
- Heart Disease
- Lipid Problems
- Hypertension
- Type 2 Diabetes
Some authorities now also associate the following disorders with Metabolic Syndrome:
- Dementia
- Cancer
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Other Information
- The Inflammation model of disease
- Also, see The Skinny on Obesity video program
