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Coronary Risk – Metabolic Syndrome - Popup

If any 3 of the following health conditions are present, you have metabolic syndrome:

• Blood pressure: 130/85 or higher
• Fasting blood sugar level: 100-125 mg/dL
• Triglycerides: 150 mg/dL or higher
• Waist circumference: 35+ in. (women), 40+ in. (men)
• HDL cholesterol: <50 (women), <40 mg/dL (men)

  This condition, which 24% of adults have, greatly increases the risk of a heart attack. Weight loss and regular exercise are important preventive actions.

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