Table 1.
Mean values and standard deviation of the risk factors included in the metabolic syndrome cluster
| MetS | Control subjects | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BMI (Kg/m
2
) |
29.18±4.42 |
25.36±3.67 |
<0.0001 |
|
Waist circumference (cm) |
90.80±7.99 |
85.09±9.41 |
<0.0001 |
|
Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) |
123.272±49.32 |
96.77±26.49 |
<0.0001 |
|
Triglyceridemia (mg/dL) |
174.23±78.47 |
127.82±35.79 |
<0.0001 |
|
HDL-cholesterol (mg/dL) |
40.24±13.004 |
47.79±11.14 |
<0.0001 |
|
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) |
150±1.2 |
125±0.09 |
<0.0001 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 150±1.1 | 90±0.8 | <0.0001 |
BMI: body mass index; HDL: high density lipoprotein cholesterol.