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The Frequency (%) of Each Inclusion Component of the MetS in the Study Cohort (n = 1259) Stratified by Gender
| MetS criteria | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal obesity | 569 (45.2%) | 455 (40.7%) | 114 (80.9%) |
| High triglyceride | 608 (48.3%) | 540 (48.3%) | 68 (48.2%) |
| Low HDL-C | 894 (71.0%) | 776 (69.4%) | 118 (83.7%) |
| Hypertension | 899 (71.4%) | 790 (70.7%) | 109 (77.3%) |
| High blood sugar | 844 (67%) | 752 (67.3%) | 92 (65.2%) |
MetS = metabolic syndrome; HDL-C = high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
