Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome Increased Slightly From 2013 To 2023, Averaging 38.7% For U.S. Adults

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome increased slightly from 2013 to 2023, averaging 38.7% for all U.S. adults, according to a recently published research letter based on national survey data. Metabolic syndrome is defined as a cluster of three or more cardiovascular risk factors including large waist circumference, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, hypertension, and/or diabetes.

Metabolic syndrome prevalence among adults aged 60 years or older increased significantly, from 50.2% in 2013-2014 to 62.4% in 2021-2023. Prevalence remained stable among adults in the age groups 20-39 years and 40-59 years. Researchers observed a . . .