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Table 1 Definitions of the metabolic syndrome.

From: Prevalence of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and metabolic abnormalities in schizophrenia over the course of the illness: a cross-sectional study

 

ATP III*

ATP III A*

IDF**

Criteria:

   

Waist (cm)

M >102, F >88

M >102, F >88

M ≥94, F ≥80 Obligatory criterion

BP***

≥ 130/85

≥ 130/85

≥ 130/85

HDL (mg/dl)

M <40, F <50

M <40, F <50

M <40, F <50

TG (≥ 150 mg/dl)

≥ 150

≥ 150

≥ 150

Glucose (mg/dl)****

≥ 110

≥ 100

≥ 100

  1. *MetS if 3 of 5 criteria are met.
  2. **MetS if additional 2 criteria are met (waist is obligatory).
  3. ***Or if treated with antihypertensive medication.
  4. ****Or if treated with insulin or hypoglycaemic medication.