Which of the following is not a clinical determinant of the metabolic syndrome?

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Elevated serum HDL-C level is actually a negative clinical determinant of metabolic syndrome, as higher levels of HDL-C are associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular disease. The other options, high-risk waist circumference, elevated serum triglyceride level, and elevated plasma glucose level, are all positive clinical determinants of metabolic syndrome.

Which of the Following Is Not a Clinical Determinant of the Metabolic