Interní Med. 2008; 10(4): 165-166

Obesity and metabolic syndrome

MUDr. Petr Sucharda CSc
III. interní klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

The definition of metabolic syndrome is clinical and the metabolic syndrome is not identical with the insulin resistance syndrome (Reaven’s syndrome). It’s importance lies in recognizing all pathophysically jointed metabolic disturbances, their full assessment and management. The concept of metabolic syndrome shed light the relevance of body fat distribution and catalyzed the transition from the quantitative to “qualitative” conception of obesity.

Keywords: obesity, body fat distribution, metabolic syndrome

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