Central obesity (waist circumference ≥ 94cm for Europid men and ≥ 80cm for Europid women) (Arab use Europid) + Two of the following four factors: Raised TG level: ≥ 150 mg/dL or specific treatment for this lipid abnormality Reduced HDL cholesterol: < 40 mg/dL in males and < 50 mg/dL in females, or specific treatment for this lipid abnormality Raised blood pressure: systolic BP ≥ 130 or diastolic BP ≥ 85 mm Hg, or treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension Raised fasting plasma glucose (FPG) ≥ 100 mg/dL or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes
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