Causes
Both genetic preposition and the environment - alone or in combination - play important roles in the development of metabolic syndrome.
Genetic factors
Genetic factors increasing the chance that an individual will develop the metabolic syndrome include:
Environmental factors:
Environmental factors that enhance the possibility of becoming a high-risk metabolic syndrome candidate can be prevented.
Obesity, likely to be the greatest risk factor, is mainly due to:
Other factors:
Additional factors that play a role in the development of metabolic syndrome are:
Genetic factors
Genetic factors increasing the chance that an individual will develop the metabolic syndrome include:
- family history of diabetes or heart disease
- type 2 diabetes
- hypertension
Environmental factors:
Environmental factors that enhance the possibility of becoming a high-risk metabolic syndrome candidate can be prevented.
Obesity, likely to be the greatest risk factor, is mainly due to:
- low activity level and a sedentary lifestyle
- diet rich in saturated fats and cholesterol
Other factors:
Additional factors that play a role in the development of metabolic syndrome are:
- aging
- hormonal imbalance
- smoking
- chronic stress
