The metabolic syndrome: a modern plague spread by modern technology.
Malnutrition and infectious disease represent the most common health threats facing the developing world. However, increasing technological developments and the expansion of western culture have contributed to the increasing prevalence of the metabolic syndrome. The epidemiologic significance and potential costs to governmental health care systems of an increasing incidence of metabolic syndrome could become high. The role of environmental influences that lead to the development of the metabolic syndrome needs to be explored. Because the metabolic syndrome becomes more common as nations develop, investigations into the ramifications of this disease often come too late.
Spalding
Aaron
A
Department of Radiation Oncology, Norton Cancer Institute, Louisville, KY, USA.
Kernan
Joseph
J
Lockette
Warren
W
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D003469:Culture; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000378:metabolism; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D000078790:Insulin Secretion; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000633:toxicity; D009043:Motor Activity; D012307:Risk Factors; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D013672:Technology / Q000639:trends*
D007328:Insulin; D019216:Metals, Heavy