Table 2 Frequency of occurrence of the components of the metabolic syndrome
From: Prevalence and gender distribution of the metabolic syndrome
MetS defining parameters | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Waist circumference component | 658 (80%%) |
History of hypertension | 562(67%) |
Elevated Triglyceride | 194 (23%) |
Reduced high density lipoprotein cholesterol | 576 (69%) |