danger zone for metabolic syndrome
A wasei-eigo term referring to the threshold or range of body measurements (e.g., waist circumference) where the risk of developing metabolic syndrome becomes high. Often used in health checkups and lifestyle guidance.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from metabo-zone
I was told at my health checkup that I'm in the danger zone for metabolic syndrome.
If your waist circumference exceeds 85 cm, you are judged to be in the metabo-zone.