The International Diabetes Federation proposes a new definition of the metabolic syndrome - 05/2005

For the International Diabetes Federation, the metabolic syndrome is driving the twin global epidemics of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Consequently, there is an overwhelming moral, medical, and economic imperative to identify those individuals with metabolic syndrome early. However, the existence of multiple definitions for the metabolic syndrome has created confusion. In an effort to clarify the situation, the IDF proposes a new definition addressing both clinical and research needs and providing an accessible diagnostic tool suitable for worldwide use.

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Themes : Metabolic Syndrome and Definition/Clinical Assessment

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