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Trends in Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence: A Decade in Review
Recent nationally representative data provide an updated look at metabolic syndrome prevalence among US adults over the past decade, spanning the pre– and post–COVID-19 periods. Although overall prevalence has remained relatively stable, important subgroup differences and shifts in individual components have emerged. Interpreting these temporal patterns is critical for clinicians seeking to contextualize cardiometabolic risk in their patient populations.