The Metabolic Syndrome and Primary Care

ISBN
9780470512173
Format Trade Cloth
Details
  • 8.0" x 5.0" x 0.6"
  • Active Record
  • Individual Title
  • Books
  • 2007
  • 144
  • Yes
  • Print
  • 30
  • RC662.4.B97 2007
The metabolic syndrome has become a ?hot topic? and isof increasing importance to people working in primary care. Theglobal epidemics of diabetes and obesity are driving another incardiovascular disease ? all components of the metabolicsyndrome. Preventing and managing this syndrome will be evermore important in coming years. Primary health careprofessionals need to be aware of the risk factors and help toeducate their patients to avoid onset or worsening of theindividual conditions. Pharmacological treatment of severalconcurrent diseases raises further problems, emphasizing the needto consider all the components of the syndrome together. The Metabolic Syndrome and Primary Care: Highlights practical issues involved in managing patients withthe metabolic syndrome Is clearly written and illustrated Covers all aspects of the metabolic syndrome and itsconstituent diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease anddiabetes Explains the risk factors for the metabolic syndrome and howthese vary among different ethnic groups Describes how to prevent and manage the metabolic syndrome byboth lifestyle change and pharmacological intervention This book has been derived from the award-winning TheMetabolic Syndrome . Selected chapters have been condensed andrewritten to provide accurate, easy-to-read information for allhealthcare professionals working in primary care. The book has alsobeen updated with inclusion of the latest results, e.g. from theDREAM study, and highlights practical issues involved in managingpatients with the metabolic syndrome.