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What is the relationship between body mass index, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Indian women?
What is the relationship between body mass index, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Indian women?
Lifestyle modification to reduce metabolic syndrome risk is advisable at a lower BMI threshold (22.5 kg/m2) in Indian women with PCOS compared to the normal population (23 kg/m2).
Obesity management may warrant priority in Indian women with PCOS; leaves open optimal BMI thresholds for metabolic risk reduction.
MBS is more prevalent in women with PCOS. However, obesity is an independent and stronger risk factor for developing MBS. To reduce the risk of MBS and its related long-term health consequences, lifestyle modification is advisable above BMI of 23 kg/m(2) in the normal population and 22.5 kg/m(2) in women with PCOS.
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