Table 1.

Definition of metabolic syndrome (3, 4).

Required	Waist circumference ≥94/80 cm for men/women
Number of abnormalities	≥2 of
Hypertension	≥130/85 mmHg or treatment for hypertension
Fasting glucose	≥100 mg/dl or treatment for type 2 diabetes
Triglycerides	>150 mg/dl or treatment for dyslipidaemia
HDL cholesterol	<40/50 mg/dl for men/women or treatment for dyslipidaemia