Table 1 Metabolic Syndrome criteria

Elevated waist circumference

≥ 102 cm in men

≥ 88 cm in women

Elevated triglycerides

≥150 mg/dL

or

On drug treatment for elevated triglycerides

Reduced HDL-Cholesterol

< 40 mg/dL in men

< 50 mg/dL in women

or

On drug treatment for reduced HDL-cholesterol.

Elevated blood pressure

≥ 130 mm Hg systolic blood pressure

or

≥ 85 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure

or

On antihypertensive drug treatment.

Elevated fasting glucose

≥ 100 mg/dL

or

On drug treatment for elevated glucose.