Risk for Metabolic Syndrome in African American Women

Little is known regarding the clustering of cardiovascular risk factors for metabolic syndrome among African American women (AAW). AAW are reported to have a disproportionate prevalence of the factors of metabolic syndrome when compared to other ethnicities. The purpose of this study is to assess metabolic syndrome risk in AAW. The conclusion is that theexplication of risk factors for metabolic syndrome is needed in order to manage metabolic syndrome and improve cardiovascular health among premenopausal AAW. These findings give further indications for the screening and developing of interventions that focus on these risk factors of metabolic syndrome.