Anthropometric cutoff values for predicting metabolic syndrome in a Saudi community: from the SAUDI-DM study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome varies widely by ethnicity and by the criteria used in its definition.

Objective

To identify the optimal cutoff values for waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and body mass index (BMI) for identifying metabolic syndrome among the Saudi population.

Design

Nationwide household cross-sectional population-based survey.

Setting

Thirteen health sectors in Saudi Arabia.

Subjects and methods

We used data for subjects in the Saudi Abnormal Glucose Metabolism and Diabetes Impact Study (SAUDI-DM), which was conducted from 2007 to 2009. Using International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria, metabolic syndrome and its different components were assessed using anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, f

SUBMITTER: Al-Rubean K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6148981 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature