Table 4 Adult treatment panel (ATP) III clinical identification of metabolic syndrome
| Clinical measure | Defining level |
|---|---|
| Waist circumference | ≥ 102 cm in men or ≥ 88 cm in women |
| Triglycerides | ≥ 150 mg/dL or drug treatment for elevated triglycerides |
| High density lipoprotein (HDL) | < 40 mg/dL in men or < 50 mg/dL in women or drug treatment for reduced HDL |
| Blood pressure | ≥ 130/85 mmHG or drug treatment for hypertension |
| Glucose | ≥ 110 mg/dL or drug treatment for elevated glucose |