Metabolic Syndrome: What is the difference between the two definitions IDF and NCEP ATP III in Morocco? Case of the population of Marrakech

The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency metabolic syndrome according two definitions: NCEP-ATP III and IDF 2005 analyze their differences in a population Marrakech, Morocco. carried out at Ibn Zohr hospital Marrakech. body mass index (BMI) calculated assess degree obesity each subject. blood parameters were measured by an appropriate biochemistry automaton. diagnosis made definitions 2005. All statistical analyzes performed using SPSS software. A total 300 subjects participated study, including 57.3% women 42.7% men, with sex ratio 0.74. mean age our 51.6 ± 13.42 years. According III, 79 participants (26.3%) had syndrome, predominance women: 60 (20.0%) 19 men (6.3%); IDF, 139 or (46.3%) MS, which 31.0% 15.3% men. Waist circumference hyperglycemia predominant criteria both definitions. showed that all statistically associated presence MS. is common regardless definition used. implementation prevention strategies encouragement healthy lifestyle will minimize serious health problems Marrakech city.