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This is a Analytical Cross-Sectional Study study.

September 10, 2025Pediatric ReportsOpen Access

Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence and Its Components in Adolescents from Western Mexico

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Cross-sectional analysis shows metabolic syndrome prevalence at 17.2% in adolescents, indicating risk factors like obesity and insulin resistance.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 17.2% among adolescents, highlighting a significant health concern.
One out of every two obese adolescents was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, showcasing the link between obesity and metabolic health.
Predictors include male sex, early adolescence, and a triglyceride–glucose index indicating insulin resistance, emphasizing targeted health interventions.
In male adolescents, abdominal obesity and high body fat percentages were associated with greater risks for metabolic syndrome.

Ortega-Pacheco et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis shows metabolic syndrome prevalence at 17.2% in adolescents, indicating risk factors like obesity and insulin resistance.