The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents at tertiary care centre in South Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adolescents comprises a constellation of risk factors including central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and impaired glucose regulation, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Rising adolescent obesity and sedentary lifestyles have contributed to a growing prevalence of MetS globally and in India.