The Metabolic Syndrome and Primary CareISBN: 978-0-470-51217-3
Hardcover
144 pages
April 2007
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The metabolic syndrome has become a ‘hot topic’ and is
of increasing importance to people working in primary care. The
global epidemics of diabetes and obesity are driving another in
cardiovascular disease – all components of the metabolic
syndrome. Preventing and managing this syndrome will be ever
more important in coming years. Primary health care
professionals need to be aware of the risk factors and help to
educate their patients to avoid onset or worsening of the
individual conditions. Pharmacological treatment of several
concurrent diseases raises further problems, emphasizing the need
to consider all the components of the syndrome together.
The Metabolic Syndrome and Primary Care:
- Highlights practical issues involved in managing patients with the metabolic syndrome
- Is clearly written and illustrated
- Covers all aspects of the metabolic syndrome and its constituent diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
- Explains the risk factors for the metabolic syndrome and how these vary among different ethnic groups
- Describes how to prevent and manage the metabolic syndrome by both lifestyle change and pharmacological intervention
This book has been derived from the award-winning The Metabolic Syndrome. Selected chapters have been condensed and rewritten to provide accurate, easy-to-read information for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. The book has also been updated with inclusion of the latest results, e.g. from the DREAM study, and highlights practical issues involved in managing patients with the metabolic syndrome.