Title:Metabolic Syndrome: The Constellation of Co-morbidities, A Global Threat
Volume: 23
Issue: 12
Author(s): Kirtika Madan*, Sarvesh Paliwal, Swapnil Sharma, Seema Kesar, Neha Chauhan and Mansi Madan
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, 304022, India
Keywords:
Metabolic syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, co-morbidities.
Abstract:
Background: Metabolic syndrome, also referred to as Syndrome X or obesity syndrome
is a cluster of diseases prevalent worldwide in both developed and developing countries. According
to WHO, it is referred to as a pathological condition wherein multiple disorders are manifested in the
same individual. These include hypertension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and abdominal obesity.
Aims: Metabolic syndrome is one of the most serious non-communicable health hazards that have
gained pivotal importance in the present scenario. The increasing prevalence affecting around 25 %
of the world populace, mainly attributes to the acceptance of western culture, i.e. the intake of highcalorie
food along with a substantial decrease in manual labor and adoption of sedentary lifestyles.
Therefore, its timely prevention and management are the dire need in the present scenario.
Methods: For successful accomplishment of the present review, an exhaustive analysis was performed
utilizing a pool of previous related literature. The terms used during the search included ‘metabolic
syndrome, prevalence, etiology, current pharmacotherapy for metabolic syndrome, etc. PUBMED,
Medline and SCOPUS were explored for the study of abstracts, research and review papers in
the quest for related data. The articles were downloaded and utilized for a meta-analysis study approach.
Conclusion: In this review, an attempt was made to apprehend and summarize the epidemiology and
treatment strategies for metabolic syndrome with a better understanding of its pathogenesis. It was
postulated that an early diagnostic approach and subsequent line of treatment is required to prevent
the deterioration of an individual’s health and life.