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Metabolic Syndrome Discussion Group

Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions occurring together that elevate a person’s risk of developing certain chronic diseases such heart disease, stroke and diabetes and its intersection with what is being called the Western Disease Cluster. Though definitions vary as to how many symptoms must be present to diagnose a person with metabolic syndrome, a basic definition used by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) is: “The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors, including diabetes, raised fasting plasma glucose, abdominal obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.” IDF also notes: “It is estimated that around 20-25 percent of the world’s adult population have the metabolic syndrome and they are twice as likely to die from and three times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared with people without the syndrome.”

The CHE Metabolic Syndrome discussion group was formed after the CHE Partnership call Metabolic Syndrome: At the Crossroads of the Western Diseases Cluster on May 7, 2009, which sparked much interest amongst CHE Partners in continuing the discussion.

The discussion group is undertaking the following activities:

Posting research studies, articles and related information to the listserv
Holding periodic conference calls to share information about emerging studies and opportunities
Developing a summary fact sheet on metabolic syndrome and environmental contributors
Starting an on-line “library” of relevant papers, articles and abstracts on the CHE website (possibly in conjunction with NIEHS)

If you are interested in participating in this ongoing discussion, please first sign up to be a CHE Partner if you are not already. To become a CHE Partner see the application at: http://www.healthandenvironment.org/application. If you are already a CHE Partner and would like to join this group please send an email request to info@healthandenvironment.org

The CHE Metabolic Syndrome discussion group is coordinated by Ted Schettler, MD, MPH, Science Director for CHE and Science and Environmental Health Network and Elise Miller, MEd, CHE Director

Resources

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Consensus Worldwide Definition of the Metabolic Syndrome
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July 29, 2009: Americans have tools to reverse obesity trend
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urges adoption of 'obesity strategies,' focusing on healthy foods and activity.
Los Angeles Times

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