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Screening for Metabolic Syndrome

Authors:
  • Amy Scholten, MPH
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Metabolic Syndrome

Screening is done to find a problem and treat it early. Tests are given to people who do not have symptoms but who may be at high risk.

During a doctor visit, a person will be weighed. The doctor can also measure the person's waist.

References

  • Diabetes mellitus type 2 screening. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/evaluation/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-screening.
  • Hypertension. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/hypertension.
  • Metabolic syndrome. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/metabolic-syndrome-in-adults.
  • Metabolic syndrome. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/metabolic-syndrome.
  • Metabolic syndrome in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/metabolic-syndrome-in-adults.
  • Obesity in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/obesity-in-adults.
  • Prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome. American Heart Association website. Available at: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/metabolic-syndrome/prevention-and-treatment-of-metabolic-syndrome.

Contributors

  • Marcin Chwistek, MD
Last Updated:
2023-01-20

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