biostudies-literatureUnknown10Yang D<h4>Background</h4>Anthropometric indexes offer a practical approach to identifying metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components. However, there is a scarcity of research on anthropometric indexes tailored to predict MetS in populations from resource-limited regions.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to examine the association between 8 easy-to-collect anthropometric indexes and MetS, and determine the most appropriate indexes to identify the presence of MetS for adults in resource-limited areas.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 10,520 participants aged 18-85 years from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants were recruited through a stratified sampling approach from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. MetS was defined using the InternatiJMIR public health and surveillancee57799https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11622702biostudies-literatureUtility of Anthropometric Indexes for Detecting Metabolic Syndrome in Resource-Limited Regions of Northwestern China: Cross-Sectional Study.PMC11622702Liu YMa LShi CYang DCheng YShi HfalseUtility of Anthropometric Indexes for Detecting Metabolic Syndrome in Resource-Limited Regions of Northwestern China: Cross-Sectional Study.<h4>Background</h4>Anthropometric indexes offer a practical approach to identifying metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components. However, there is a scarcity of research on anthropometric indexes tailored to predict MetS in populations from resource-limited regions.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to examine the association between 8 easy-to-collect anthropometric indexes and MetS, and determine the most appropriate indexes to identify the presence of MetS for adults in resource-limited areas.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 10,520 participants aged 18-85 years from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants were recruited through a stratified sampling approach from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. MetS was defined using the Internati2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Nov2026-03-13T10:27:23.776Z2025-04-21T21:48:45.083ZS-EPMC116227023961179010.2196/57799