The prevalence and characteristics of metabolic syndrome according to different definitions in China: a nationwide cross-sectional study, 2012-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by a cluster of signs of metabolic disturbance and has caused a huge burden on the health system. The study aims to explore the prevalence and characteristics of MetS defined by different criteria in the Chinese population.

Methods

Using the data of the China Hypertension Survey (CHS), a nationally representative cross-sectional study from October 2012 to December 2015, a total of 28,717 participants aged 35 years and above were included in the analysis. The MetS definitions of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the updated US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (the revised ATP III), and the Joint Committee for Developing Chinese Guidelines (JCDCG) on Prevention and Treatment of Dys

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9540728 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature