Table 3.
Distribution of the elements that define metabolic syndrome by age.
| Age Category | Central Adiposity | High Blood Pressure, mm Hg |
High Triglycerides Level, mg/dL | Low HDL-Cholesterol, mg/dL | High Fasting Glucose, mg/dL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–39 years (n = 15) | 9 (60%) | 8 (53.33%) | 8 (53.33%) | 4 (26.67%) | 2 (5.1%) |
| 40–49 years (n = 18) | 16 (88.89%) | 10 (55.56%) | 10 (55.56%) | 6 (33.33%) | 7 (17.9%) |
| 50–59 years (n = 25) | 18 (72%) | 21 (84%) | 16 (64.00%) | 8 (32%) | 6 (15.4%) |
| 60–69 years (n = 30) | 25 (83.33%) | 22 (73.33%) | 18 (60%) | 12 (40%) | 15 (38.5%) |
| >70 years (n = 29) | 22 (75.86%) | 21 (72.41%) | 20 (68.97%) | 11 (37.93%) | 9 (23.1%) |
| p = 0.08 | p = 0.02 | p = 0.29 | p = 0.24 | p = 0.02 |