Table 1:
Characteristics of the participants in the study of prevalence of metabolic syndrome or abdominal obesity among children and adolescents of Yazd district, Iran, 2016–17
| Variable | Boys (mean±SD) | Girls (mean±SD) | Total (mean±SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 11.6 ± 3.7 | 11.0 ± 3.9 | 11.32±3.8 |
| Height (cm) | 147.7±22.3 | 144.4±18.1 | 145.8±20.1 |
| Weight (kg) | 46.3±23.5 | 42.0±17.4 | 43.9±20.4 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 19.8±5.5 | 19.2±4.6 | 19.5±5.0 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 71.4±16.3 | 68.7±12.3 | 69.9±14.3 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 102.1±14.4 | 98.8±11.3 | 100.3±12.9 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 68.5±10.0 | 69.3±10.0 | 69.0±10.0 |
| TG (mg/dl) | 87.9±46.2 | 88.6±37.2 | 88.3±41.6 |
| HDL (mg/dl) | 40.6±13.8 | 42.5±13.4 | 41.6±13.6 |
| FBS (mg/dl) | 89.5±10.0 | 87.4±8.4 | 88.4±9.2 |