2.1 Definition
Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) criteria were used for the
definition of metabolic syndrome7. It is defined as
the presence of three or more of the following factors:
1. Increased waist circumference (≥102cm in men and ≥88cm in women,
measured in the upright position),
2. Hypertriglyceridemia (> 150 mg / dL or on treatment for
hypertriglyceridemia),
3.Elevated blood pressure (systolic ≥ 130 and / or diastolic ≥ 85 mm Hg
or with a history of hypertension on treatment),
4. Reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (<40 mg / dL
in males; <50 mg / dL in females),
5. Dysglycemia (100 mg / dL or on treatment for hyperglycemia).