Comparative Analysis of Metabolic Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria and Its Effects on Prevalence in a Multiethnic Population.

ABSTRACT: Background: Accurate prevalence measurement and diagnosis to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease cannot occur without consistent diagnostic criteria that can be applied to varying populations. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Caucasian, Filipino, Native Hawaiian, and Japanese populations utilizing different definitions. Methods: This study utilized cross-sectional study data from the Native Hawaiian/Multiethnic Health Research Project, collected from a population living in Kohala, Hawai'i. The National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPII), International Diabetes Federation (IDF), and World Health Organization (WHO) definitions were

SUBMITTER: Asato CBH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8380796 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature