HSC 3211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Mexican Americans
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20 25 percent of the world"s adult population: ~ 1 in 4 people around the world. 34% of u. s adult population: > 1 in 3 americans are diagnosed with the metabolic syndrome. Ahead of hiv/aids in morbidity and mortality. Non- hispanic white men > mexican american and non-hispanic black men. Mexican american women > non-hispanic black or non-hispanic white women. Chances for future cardiovascular and other health problems are greater than any one factor presenting alone. Caused by an underlying disorder of energy utilization and storage. Cardiovascular disease: coronary artery disease and heart attack (x2 chance mortality) High uric acid retention and increased crp levels. Diagnosed when at least 3 of the following criteria are met: abdominal obesity, visceral fat b. Women >35 inches: high tg, >150 mg/dl, low hdl, men <40 mg/dl, women <50 mg/dl, hypertension, 135/85 mmhg. Central/abdominal/visceral obesity: waist circumference or bmi.
