Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Genetic predisposition
- Medical conditions: PCOS, hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency, Prader-Willi, Cushing’s syndrome – Medications:
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- Lithium
- Antidiabetics (sulphonylureas, pioglitazone)
- Insulin
- Sodium valproate
- Gabapentin
- Antidepressants (MAOIs, TCAs, mirtazapine)
- Low socioeconomic status
- Sleep deprivation