Table 1.
Modified NCEP ATP III Values of Inclusion for Metabolic Syndrome, Adapted from Huang.12
| Criteria | Criteria Definition | Association with Asthma |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Adiposity | Waist Circumference > 40 inches for Males (M) > 35 inches for Females (F) |
Yes10,13,14 |
| Dyslipidemia | Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dl or prescription for treatment | Yes15,16 |
| Low Blood High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) | HDL < 40 mg/dl (M) < 50 mg/dl (F) or prescription for treatment |
Yes15–17 |
| Insulin Resistance/Hyperglycemia | Fasting Glucose ≥ 100 mg/dl or prescription for treatment | Yes10,18,19 |
| Hypertension | Systolic Pressure ≥ 130 mmHg Diastolic Pressure ≥ 85 mmHg or prescription for treatment |
Yes20,21 |