The Importance of Recognizing the Co-Occurrence of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the Population to Establish Priorities in Public Policies

Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a collection of risk factors for metabolic disease, including elevated blood pressure, hypertension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and obesity. When these risk factors are present in combination, the likelihood of future cardiovascular issues increases more than when any of these risks is present alone.

MS has an estimated frequency between 20% and 25% in the adult population worldwide, and the prevalence increases with age.^;

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