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Presence of NCEP/ATPIII criteria in study population.
| Criteria | Control group | MetS group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Waist circumference | |||
| >102 cm (males) >88 cm (females) |
18/35 (51.43) | 54/65 (83.08) | 0.0004 |
| HDL-C mg/dl | |||
| <40 (males) <50 (females) |
11/35 (31.43) | 54/65 (83.07) | <0.0001 |
| Triglycerides > 150 mg/dl | 6/35 (17.14) | 30/65 (46.15) | 0.002 |
| Blood pressure > 130/85 mmHg | 1/35 (2.86) | 29/65 (44.61) | <0.0001 |
| Glucose > 110 mg/dl | 9/35 (25.71) | 31/65 (47.69) | <0.0152 |
