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World J Hepatol. Jun 8, 2015; 7(10): 1369-1376
Published online Jun 8, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i10.1369
Table 1 Definitions of the metabolic syndrome
NCEP ATP IIIIDF
Absolutely requiredNoneCentral obesity (waist circumference) ≥ 94 cm in males or ≥ 80 cm in females European origin > 90 cm (men), ≥ 80 cm in females
CriteriaAny three of the five criteria belowCentral obesity plus two of the four criteria below
ObesityWaist circumference > 40 inches in males, or > 35 inches in females
HyperglycemiaFasting glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL or treated for DMFasting glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL
DyslipidemiaTG ≥ 150 mg/dL or treated for dyslipidemiaTG ≥ 150 mg/dL or treated for dyslipidemia
OrOr
HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL in males, or < 50 mg/dL in females or under treatmentHDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL in males, or < 50 mg/dL in females or under treatment
Hypertension> 130 mmHg systolic or > 85 mmHg diastolic or treated for HTN> 130 mmHg systolic or > 85 mmHg diastolic or treated for HTN