Table 8.
Prevalence of MetS among obese and overweight based on IDF criteria, according to lifestyle
| With MetS (n = 252) | Without MetS (n = 111) | Odds ratio (CI) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking | ||||
| Yes | 84 | 31 | 1.29 (0.79–2.1) | 0.308 |
| No | 168 | 80 | ||
| Walking ≥ 1 h/day | ||||
| Yes | 123 | 50 | 1.16 (0.74–1.82) | 0.508 |
| No | 129 | 61 | ||
| Additional sports | ||||
| Yes | 25 | 9 | 1.25 (0.56–2.77) | 0.585 |
| No | 227 | 102 | ||
| ≥ 4 h/day of TV or computer | ||||
| Yes | 86 | 38 | 1.00 (0.62–1.60) | 0.984 |
| No | 166 | 73 | ||
| Family history of HTN/DM | ||||
| Yes | 208 | 85 | 1.45 (0.84–2.50) | 0.185 |
| No | 44 | 26 | ||
* p value < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Chi square test was used
HTN hypertension, DM diabetes mellitus