Summary:

Cardio-metabolic disease better known as cardio-metabolic syndrome (CMS) is defined as the
dynamic interaction among several interconnected risk factors. These risk
factors consequently increases ones risk for cardiovascular disease and
diabetes mellitus II. Risk factors include abdominal obesity, high LDL cholesterol,
low HDL cholesterol, high blood fat, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance.
Although each of these conditions separately poses threat to ones overall
health status combined they significantly increase the risk of stroke and heart
disease.

Tools on this page will help you identify levels of cardio-metabolic disease in your community and better understand its relationship to the physical, built, and social environments. Tools include:

Community Assets This feature allows you to locate agencies and resources related to cardio-metabolic diseases.  Search results are displayed in the form of a printer-friendly map or a directory list. Interactive Maps: Create a visual representation of cardio-metabolic data by incorporating demographic and geographic data into a printer-friendly map.  Pre-formatted maps containing frequently used statistics are included in this section as well. Charts/Graphs: Produce charts and graphs using available data pertaining to cardio-metabolic disease. Academic/Community Partners: to identify academic and community partners that are involved in cardio-metabolic disease research, treatment, and prevention.

Funding for this website was made possible (in part) by 2P20MD000516 from the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (5 U49 CE001091).