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Table 2 Prevalence of MS risks

From: Deterioration of traditional dietary custom increases the risk of lifestyle-related diseases in young male Africans

 

Young

Middle-aged

 

% (n)

% (n)

WC (≥ 94 cm)

2.1 (1)

10.2 (5)

BP (≥130/85 mmHg)

50.0 (24)

53.1 (26)

   SBP (≥ 130 mmHg)

50.0 (24)

53.1 (26)

   DBP (≥ 85 mmHg)

0 (0)

12.2 (6)

FBG (≥ 100 mg/dl)

2.1 (1)

2.0 (1)

HDL-C (< 40 mg/dl)

20.1 (10)

18.4 (9)

TG (≥ 150 mg/dl)

6.3 (3)

4.1 (2)

At least one risk factor

62.5 (30)

63.3 (31)

   One risk factor

52.1 (25)

44.9 (22)

   Two risk factors

6.3 (3)

12.2 (6)

   Cluster

4.2 (2)

6.1 (3)