Table 3.
Frequency of the MS and its components in the study and control groups
| Study group (n = 92) | Control group (n = 102) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal obesity (waist circumference >102 cm in men or >88 cm in women) | 44 (47.8) | 39 (38.2) | 0.228 |
| Hyperglycaemia (fasting glucose >110 mg/dl) | 8 (8.6) | 15 (14.7) | 0.274 |
| Hypertension (blood pressure >130/85 mm Hg) | 8 (8.6) | 9 (8.8) | 0.837 |
| Low HDL (<40 mg/dl in men or <50 mg/dl in women) | 54 (58.6) | 57 (55.8) | 0.804 |
| High triglycerides (>150 mg/dl) | 25 (27.1) | 31 (30.3) | 0.739 |
| MS | 26 (28.3) | 25 (24.7) | 0.662 |
Values are presented as numbers (s%).