Metabolic syndrome
A cluster of conditionsâincreased blood pressure, high blood-sugar levels, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels â that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
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39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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