articleArchives of Internal MedicineFeb 24, 2003Closed access

The Metabolic Syndrome

Sungkyunkwan University · Columbia University · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

The metabolic syndrome is an important cluster of coronary heart disease risk factors with common insulin resistance. The extent to which the metabolic syndrome is associated with demographic and potentially modifiable lifestyle factors in the US population is unknown.

Methods

Metabolic syndrome-associated factors and prevalence, as defined by Adult Treatment Panel III criteria, were evaluated in a representative US sample of 3305 black, 3477 Mexican American, and 5581 white men and nonpregnant or lactating women aged 20 years and older who participated in the cross-sectional Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Medicine
  • Body mass index
  • Overweight
  • Obesity
  • National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Population
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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