This comprehensive reference work presents an up-to-date survey of the current scientific
understanding of the metabolic syndrome, as well as an overview of the most significant …

The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is based on the presence of central (abdominal)
obesity, increased blood pressure, elevated glucose and triglycerides, and low high-density …

The Metabolic Syndrome is a valuable reference text, covering all aspects of the metabolic
syndrome and its constituent diseases including inflammation, oxidation and …

The metabolic syndrome has now been defined as a clinical entity both by the World Health
Organization [1] and by the American National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult …

Abstract obesity and the metabolic syndrome have been known for a long time as major
contributors to the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in adults. The prevalence of …

We are in the midst of a worldwide epidemic of obesity and its consequences, in particular
type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Clinical studies have recognized that risk …

Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions with recent worldwide figures estimated at 1.4
billion and rising year‐on‐year. Obesity affects all socioeconomic backgrounds and …

The metabolic syndrome refers to the clustering of cardiovascular risk factors that include
diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia and hypertension. Due to various definitions and …

In today's society with the escalating levels of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease,
the metabolic syndrome is receiving considerable attention and is the subject of much …

Obesity is associated with an increased all-cause mortality rate and even small weight
losses can be associated with short-term reduction in risk factors for disease. There is strong …