Comparative study on prevalence of metabolic syndrome based on three criteria among adults in Zhejiang province, China: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Chinese adults, describe the disease components and compare utility of the existing international criteria and Chinese diagnostic criteria.

Design, setting and participants

A retrospective database analysis was conducted for one hospital in Zhejiang province, China. We analysed data (collected in 2017) from a total of 64 902 participants (37 500 males and 27 402 females), aged between 18 and 97 years, and who met the eligibility criteria.

Main outcome measures

We employed three criteria for MetS proposed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2005, the 2009 Joint Scientific Statement (harmonising criteria) and the China Diabetes Society (CDS) in 2013 to detect p

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7245414 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature