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Table 3 Differences in identification of metabolic syndrome in children ≥ 10 years according to normal weight, overweight, obese, and overall using the IDF and De Ferranti's definitions.

From: Prevalence and association between obesity and metabolic syndrome among Chinese elementary school children: a school-based survey

Metabolic syndrome

De Ferranti's definition

IDF definition

Normal weight(n = 552)

12(2.2%)

0(0.0%)

Overweight(70)

17(24.3%)#

1(1.4%)#

Obese(n = 40)

15(37.5%)#

1(2.5%)#

Overall(n = 662)

44(6.6%)#

2(0.3%)#

  1. P-values compare levels between children with metabolic syndrome using the IDF and De Ferranti's definitions.
  2. # P < 0.01.
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