Excess body fat around the waist or “apple-shaped” body
high blood pressure
Risks associated with metabolic syndrome
Although each of these conditions is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, having three or more and being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome further enhances the likelihood of acquiring cardiovascular disease. It is a serious health condition that puts an individual at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
Other conditions that are caused by metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome even causes other diseases that include:
Polycystic ovarian disease
Fatty liver
Cholesterol gallstones
Asthma
Sleep problems
Some forms of cancer
Prevalence
Metabolic syndrome is becoming more frequent, with up to one-third of the general population suffering from it.
How to prevent
Here’s what you can do to prevent metabolic syndrome
