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The high prevalence and increasing incidence of obesity and associated cardiovascular risk emphasises the need to focus on obesity reduction in this high-risk population.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is the coexistence of obesity-related cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidaemia. MetS is a precursor for atherosclerosis, including premature coronary artery disease, and cardiovascular mortality.

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The Million Hearts Initiative - Targeting Key Drivers of Cardiovascular Mortality from a Medical Specialty Society Perspective

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US Cardiology 2012;9(1):66-70

High Prevalence of Obesity in Young Patients with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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American Heart Hospital Journal 2011;9(1):37-40

Tackling Childhood Obesity as a Strategy in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

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European Cardiology 2011;7(3):160–3

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Childhood - Evidence and Strategies

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European Cardiology 2009;5(2):34–9