Metabolic Syndrome
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Which of the following is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome?

  • Low blood pressure
  • Normal waist circumference
  • Regular exercise
  • High cholesterol levels (correct)

    • What is the purpose of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome?

  • To focus attention on central adiposity and insulin resistance (correct)
  • To identify the specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease
  • To prescribe medication for the syndrome
  • To determine the exact cause of the syndrome

    • What is the most essential component for the prevention and management of the metabolic syndrome?

  • Psychological therapy
  • Surgery
  • Diet and physical activity (correct)
  • Medication

    • What percentage of Australians aged 25 years and over met the criteria for a diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>19%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the annual incidence of the metabolic syndrome in Australia?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary care context mentioned in the article?

    <p>General practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>It helps to identify insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease?

    <p>The metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the keywords associated with the metabolic syndrome mentioned in the article?

    <p>Obesity, lifestyle risk behaviors, preventive medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?

    <p>The same as in the general population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for the MetSy?

    <p>Elevated glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the MetSy?

    <p>High HDL-C levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the joint statement and single definition agreed upon in 2009?

    <p>To resolve the multiplicity of definitions for the MetSy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the waist circumference cut-offs for diagnosing the MetSy in European males and females?

    <p>≥102 cm and ≥88 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?

    <p>2–3 times increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common underlying pathophysiological cause of the MetSy?

    <p>Insulin resistance associated with central adiposity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic requirement for the MetSy according to the definition agreed upon in 2009?

    <p>Ethnic and nation specific thresholds for waist circumference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the risk factors for the MetSy according to the BEACH study?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the MetSy on mortality compared to those without it?

    <p>1.6–fold increase in mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the BEACH study?

    <p>To identify patients at increased risk of cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main underlying cause of the MetSy?

    <p>Insulin resistance associated with central adiposity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the risk factors for the MetSy?

    <p>High blood pressure and elevated glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic requirement for the MetSy according to the 2009 definition?

    <p>Waist circumference assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the waist circumference cut-offs for diagnosing the MetSy in European females?

    <p>≥80 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?

    <p>2–3 times increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the MetSy on mortality compared to those without it?

    <p>1.6–fold increase in mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>To identify patients at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>To diagnose the MetSy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?

    <p>Not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the joint statement and single definition agreed upon in 2009?

    <p>To establish a common definition agreed upon by national and international bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>Low physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>To predict cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?

    <p>Similar to the prevalence in Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary care context mentioned in the article?

    <p>The context of managing the metabolic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the annual incidence of the metabolic syndrome in Australia?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most essential component for the prevention and management of the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>Measures to change diet and physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease?

    <p>Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?

    <p>Increased risk compared to those without the MetSy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?

    <p>To focus attention on central adiposity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common underlying pathophysiological cause of the MetSy?

    <p>Insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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