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MONICA Risk Score (Metabolic Syndrome Outcomes) Calculator

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  • Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
  • Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)
  • HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)
  • Fasting Glucose (mg/dL)
  • Smoking Status
  • MONICA Risk Score (Metabolic Syndrome Outcomes): Explanation and Clinical Context
    The MONICA Risk Score was developed as part of the WHO MONICA Project to estimate the 10-year risk of cardiovascular events, particularly in individuals with features of metabolic syndrome.
    It combines age, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, fasting glucose, and smoking status into a point-based scoring system.
    The higher the score, the greater the risk for future cardiovascular events, enabling clinicians to identify high-risk individuals and tailor preventive strategies accordingly.
    The risk categories (Low, Moderate, High) help in clinical decision-making regarding lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy.

    Reference:
    WHO MONICA Project. Monica Manual, Part II: Cardiovascular Disease Event Registration. World Health Organization, 1998. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9241545067

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