Table 4 Gender differences in clinical and biochemical parameters of subjects with the MetS
From: Prevalence and gender distribution of the metabolic syndrome
Variable | Males: | Females_ | _p value_ |
|---|---|---|---|
WC(cm) | 95.2 (11.9) | 96.8 | 0.1 |
AGE (years) | 60.8(10) | 58.7(9.5) | 0.05 |
BMI(kg/m2) | 27.6(4.3) | 30 (3) | 0.0001 |
TG(mg%) | 105.3 (55) | 104.8 (5) | 0. 8 |
CHOL(mg%) | 185(43.2) | 197.3(46.8) | 0.001 |
LDL-C (mg%) | 121(41.6) | 133.9(49.9) | 0.001 |
HDL-C (mg%) | 40.1(16.5) | 43.8 (19) | 0.01 |