Which of the following health issues is NOT directly associated with the Metabolic Syndrome?
A)abdominal obesity
B)high blood pressure
C)skin cancer
D)high fasting blood glucose

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Skin cancer is not directly associated with the Metabolic Syndrome, which is a cluster of conditions that often occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The other choices (abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high fasting blood glucose) are all components of the Metabolic Syndrome.

Which of the Following Health Issues Is NOT Directly Associated