| Frequency of the MetS components (n, %) | Overall cohort (n=90) | Patients with MetS (n=30) |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 37 (41.1) | 21 (70.0)) |
| Increased waist circumference | 62 (68.9) | 30 (100.0) |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 22 (24.4) | 17 (56.7) |
| Low HDL-cholesterol | 50 (55.6) | 24 (80.0) |
| Diabetes | 6 (6.7) | 5 (16.7) |