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Which of the following is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome?
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?
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?
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?
What percentage of Australians aged 25 years and over met the criteria for a diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome?
What is the annual incidence of the metabolic syndrome in Australia?
What is the annual incidence of the metabolic syndrome in Australia?
What is the primary care context mentioned in the article?
What is the primary care context mentioned in the article?
What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease?
What is the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease?
What are the keywords associated with the metabolic syndrome mentioned in the article?
What are the keywords associated with the metabolic syndrome mentioned in the article?
What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?
What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the MetSy?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the MetSy?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the MetSy?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the MetSy?
What is the purpose of the joint statement and single definition agreed upon in 2009?
What is the purpose of the joint statement and single definition agreed upon in 2009?
What are the waist circumference cut-offs for diagnosing the MetSy in European males and females?
What are the waist circumference cut-offs for diagnosing the MetSy in European males and females?
What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?
What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?
What is the common underlying pathophysiological cause of the MetSy?
What is the common underlying pathophysiological cause of the MetSy?
What is the diagnostic requirement for the MetSy according to the definition agreed upon in 2009?
What is the diagnostic requirement for the MetSy according to the definition agreed upon in 2009?
What are the risk factors for the MetSy according to the BEACH study?
What are the risk factors for the MetSy according to the BEACH study?
What is the impact of the MetSy on mortality compared to those without it?
What is the impact of the MetSy on mortality compared to those without it?
What is the purpose of the BEACH study?
What is the purpose of the BEACH study?
What is the main underlying cause of the MetSy?
What is the main underlying cause of the MetSy?
What are the risk factors for the MetSy?
What are the risk factors for the MetSy?
What is the diagnostic requirement for the MetSy according to the 2009 definition?
What is the diagnostic requirement for the MetSy according to the 2009 definition?
What are the waist circumference cut-offs for diagnosing the MetSy in European females?
What are the waist circumference cut-offs for diagnosing the MetSy in European females?
What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?
What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?
What is the impact of the MetSy on mortality compared to those without it?
What is the impact of the MetSy on mortality compared to those without it?
What is the purpose of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the purpose of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?
What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?
What is the purpose of the joint statement and single definition agreed upon in 2009?
What is the purpose of the joint statement and single definition agreed upon in 2009?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome?
What is the purpose of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the purpose of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?
What is the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in general practice?
What is the primary care context mentioned in the article?
What is the primary care context mentioned in the article?
What is the annual incidence of the metabolic syndrome in Australia?
What is the annual incidence of the metabolic syndrome in Australia?
What is the most essential component for the prevention and management of the metabolic syndrome?
What is the most essential component for the prevention and management of the metabolic syndrome?
What is the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease?
What is the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease?
What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?
What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease among people with the MetSy?
What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the role of waist circumference measurement in assessing the metabolic syndrome?
What is the common underlying pathophysiological cause of the MetSy?
What is the common underlying pathophysiological cause of the MetSy?
