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A cluster of disorders is called the “Metabolic Syndrome” OR “Syndrome
X” OR “The Dismetabolic syndrome” OR “The Deadly Quartet”.
In this cluster there are several disorders listed below:
As per the Position paper of National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment
Panel (ATP-III) the Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X is defined as presence of any three of the following:
- Waist Circumference greater than 102 cm (males), 88 cm (females)—i.e. excess abdominal
fat or an "apple shape."
- Triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
- HDL cholesterol less than 40 mg/ dL (1.03 mmol/L)
- Hypertension. Blood Pressure equal
or greater than 130 systolic, 80 diastolic mmHg
- Fasting glucose equal to or greater than 110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L)
The metabolic syndrome X is in the news because it is a risk factor for diabetes and heart
disease
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