1. Raised blood pressure
2. Increased girth *
3. Raised fasting triglycerides
4. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol
5. Hyperglycaemia
* In addition to measuring weight, height and calculating lean body mass index.
Sources: Medscape – Screen for five markers to ward off heart disease and diabetes by Marlene Busko / Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism / Endocrine Society
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