What is metabolic syndrome?

Closely linked to obesity characterized by Central/abdominal obesity - BMI > 30 ; waist circumference 102cm men / 88cm women Hypertension Dyslipidaemia – characterised by raised triglycerides and low HDL – increase Insulin resistance/pre-diabetes These factors individual;ly or in combination are associated withincreased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes (if not already diagnosed)