Abstract
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 controversy. Greater insight into the mechanism(s) behind the syndrome may improve our understanding of how to prevent and best manage this complex condition.
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MeSH terms
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Blood Glucose
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Blood Pressure
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Body Mass Index
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Body Weights and Measures
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Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
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Cardiovascular Diseases / physiopathology
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Diabetes Complications / physiopathology
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Diabetes Mellitus / etiology
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Diabetes Mellitus / physiopathology
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Humans
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Insulin Resistance / physiology*
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Lipids / blood
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Metabolic Syndrome / etiology*
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Metabolic Syndrome / physiopathology*
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Metabolic Syndrome / therapy
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Obesity / complications*
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Overweight / complications
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Prevalence
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Prognosis
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Risk Factors