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Percentage of patients with metabolic syndrome and with each component above cutoff point among 4 diagnostic groups. The AHA criterion for blood glucose level of 100 mg/dL or higher was used. Patients taking antidiabetic, antihypertensive, and antilipemic medications were also considered to meet criteria even if they had normal glucose, blood pressure, or lipid levels.
