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Optimal cutoff values for identifying metabolic syndrome by the presence of two or more risk factors among Saudi men and women.
| Risk factor | Cut-off value | Sensitivity | Specificity | Youden index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Men | ||||
| Body mass index | 25 | 73.7 | 48.9 | 22.6 |
| Waist circumference | 92 | 57.3 | 67.4 | 24.65 |
| Waist:hip ratio | .89 | 69.4 | 48.7 | 18.1 |
| Women | ||||
| Body mass index | 28 | 62.1 | 62.9 | 24.9 |
| Waist circumference | 87 | 61.0 | 65.6 | 26.62 |
| Waist:hip ratio | .81 | 75.5 | 40.4 | 15.9 |
Body mass index in kg/m2; waist circumference in centimeters.
