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Understanding Metabolic Syndrome Risks by marizelleknopjes1 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disturbances linked to insulin resistance, characterized by various cardiovascular risk factors and associated conditions. It affects 20-25% of the adult population globally and significantly increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis is complex due to the variability of associated conditions, with criteria established by the International Diabetes Foundation focusing on central obesity and additional metabolic abnormalities.
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