OBJECTIVE—To prospectively investigate predictors of the incident metabolic syndrome in
nondiabetic adults. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—This analysis included 714 …

OBJECTIVE—Our objective was to perform a quantitative review of prospective studies
examining the association between the metabolic syndrome and incident diabetes …

OBJECTIVE—The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome is high among US adults. Our
purpose was to determine whether the prevalence of this syndrome has changed since …

OBJECTIVE—With the current obesity epidemic, one would expect a prevalence increase in
the metabolic syndrome. Therefore, in the San Antonio Heart Study, a population-based …

Objective: To use standardized cut‐offs of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist‐
to‐hip ratio, and fasting insulin levels to predict the development of metabolic disorders and …

OBJECTIVE—Metabolic syndrome increases the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and may be associated with insulin resistance. RESEARCH DESIGN AND …

Context: Although the health risks of obesity compared to normal weight have been well
studied, the cumulative risk associated with chronic obesity remains unknown. Specifically …

OBJECTIVE—The clinical value of metabolic syndrome is uncertain. Thus, we examined
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes risk prediction by the National Cholesterol …

OBJECTIVE—The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has proposed a new definition of
the metabolic syndrome that emphasizes central adiposity as determined by ethnic group …

OBJECTIVE—The aim of this study was to describe the association of the metabolic
syndrome with demographic characteristics and to identify modifiable risk factors for …