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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome is defined by three categories; Underlying
Risk Factors, Major Risk
Factors and Emerging Risk Factors which can all lead to
Cardiovascular Disease.
| Underlying Risk Factors |
Major Risk Factors |
Emerging Risk Factors |
Obesity; especially abdominal
Physical Inactivity |
Cigarette Smoking
Hypertension
Elevated LDL cholesterol |
Elevated Triglycerides
Insulin Resistance
Glucose Intolerance |
These lists are only partial lists of health concerns that define
Metabolic Syndrome.
 Obesity
and Abnormal Body Fat Distribution
Worldwide, humans are suffering from an “obesity epidemic.” Obesity
is mainly responsible for the rising prevalence of Metabolic
Syndrome. Obesity contributes to hypertension, high serum
cholesterol, low HDL Cholesterol, and hyperglycemia. Obesity is also
associated with higher Cardiovascular Disease. “Abdominal Obesity”
is directly related to Metabolic Syndrome.
Metabolic Syndrome as a Predictor of Diabetes
Also Worldwide, Metabolic Syndrome has been identified in both men
and women, was highly predictive of new-onset Diabetes.
Please
Contact Dr. Stephen B. Lewis for further information.
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