JIS definition identified more malaysian adults with metabolic syndrome compared to the NCEP-ATP III and IDF criteria

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a steering force for the cardiovascular diseases epidemic in Asia. This study aimed to compare the prevalence of MetS in Malaysian adults using NCEP-ATP III, IDF, and JIS definitions, identify the demographic factors associated with MetS, and determine the level of agree...

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Main Authors:	Abd-Majid, F. (Author), Abdul-Hamid, H. (Author), Abdul-Razak, S. (Author), Abu-Bakar, N. (Author), Ambigga, K.S (Author), Ariffin, F. (Author), Daher, A.M (Author), Keat Ng, K. (Author), Mat-Nasir, N. (Author), Miskan, M. (Author), Nawawi, H. (Author), Noor Khan Nor-Ashikin, M. (Author), Ramli, A.S (Author), Yasin Mazapuspavina, M. (Author), Yusoff, K. (Author)
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Language:	English
Subjects:	adult Adult age Age Factors article cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular Diseases Chinese clinical trial cohort analysis comparative study controlled clinical trial controlled study disease classification enzymology female Female human Humans Indian intermethod comparison International Diabetes Federation criteria Joint Interim Statement definition major clinical study Malaysia male Male metabolic syndrome X Metabolic Syndrome X metabolism middle aged Middle Aged National Cholesterol Education Program Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults criteria pathology pathophysiology prevalence Prevalence prospective study Retrospective Studies retrospective study rural population Rural Population urban population Urban Population
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