To the question of metabolic syndrome in children. The literature review and our own research
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MS) is increasing in pediatric age groups worldwide. MS refers to a cluster of abnormal physical examination and laboratory findings, including high waist circumference, serum triglyceride, serum glucose, blood pressure, low-serum HDL-cholesterol. These findings relate to risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Modern data about the definition of MS in children are introduced as well. The results of our own investigation about the frequency of the components of MS in children have been presented.