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Comparison Between Turkish Cardiovascular Risk Platform and United States National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III Definitions of the Metabolic Syndrome in Turkish Adults
Comparing Two Definitions of Metabolic Syndrome in Turkish Adults
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Abstract
The age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 25% according to TCRP guidelines and 40% per NCEP criteria in a study of 1,690 Turkish adults.
- The Turkish Cardiovascular Risk Platform identifies metabolic syndrome based on specific criteria, including insulin resistance and other related factors.
- Individuals classified as having metabolic syndrome by NCEP but not by TCRP exhibited lower body mass index and less insulin resistance.
- Both groups with metabolic syndrome, regardless of the definition used, displayed similar adverse cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure and elevated triglycerides.
- The findings suggest that reliance on homeostasis model assessment for diagnosing metabolic syndrome may not be suitable for all ethnic groups.
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