Table 1 Definitions of Metabolic Syndrome [35]
| Â | IDF [39] | |
|---|---|---|
Absolutely required | None | Central obesity (waist circumference) ≥ 94 cm |
Criteria | Any three of the five criteria Below | Obesity, plus two of the four criteria below |
Obesity | Waist circumference: > 40 in. (102 cm) | Central obesity already required |
Hyperglycemia | Fasting glucose≥100 mg/dl or Rxa | Fasting glucose≥100 mg/dl or Rx |
Plasma triglycerides | TG ≥150 mg/dl or Rx | TG ≥150 mg/dl or Rx |
HDL cholesterol | < 40 mg/dl or Rx | < 40 mg/dl or Rx |
Hypertension | > 130 mmHg systolic or > 85 mmHg diastolic or Rx | > 130 mmHg systolic or > 85 mmHg diastolic or Rx |