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 |