Table 2.
Incidence of MetS and related diseases
| Incidence | N | Mean follow-up | Person-years/1000 | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetS | 83,224 | 6.0 | 50.1 | 49.3–50.8 |
| Obesity | 71,546 | 6.0 | 29.1 | 28.5–29.7 |
| Hypertension | 73,437 | 6.1 | 63.4 | 62.5–64.3 |
| Diabetes | 90,990 | 6.1 | 13.7 | 13.4–14.1 |
| Dyslipidemia | 50,010 | 6.1 | 124.8 | 123.2–126.5 |
MetS: waist circumference of ≥ 85 cm in men and ≥ 90 cm in women and two or more of the following: (1) blood pressure of ≥ 130/85 mmHg or use of antihypertensive medication; (2) TG level of ≥ 150 mg/dL, HDL-C level of < 40 mg/dL, or use of antilipidemic medication; and (3) glucose level of ≥ 110 mg/dL or use of hypoglycemic medication
Obesity: BMI of ≥ 25 kg/m2
Hypertension: ≥ 140/90 mmHg or use of antihypertensive medication
Diabetes: ≥ 126 mg/dL, HbA1c level of 6.5%, or use of hypoglycemic medication
Dyslipidemia: TG level of ≥ 150 mg/dL, low HDL-C level of < 40 mg/dL, or use of antilipidemic medication
BMI, body mass index; CI, confidence interval; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; MetS, metabolic syndrome; TG, triglyceride