Pune: A recent study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that women suffering from metabolic syndrome (MeS) are at a significantly increased risk of developing gynaecological cancers — including ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers.

The research was published on Oct 10 in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) and highlighted rising prevalence of MeS , especially among women, making it an urgent public health concern in India.

Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities such as obesity, high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia), hypertension, elevated triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol. According to the study, about 35% of adult women in the country suffer from MeS, compared to 26% of men. The condition becomes more

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