Table 2 Participants with metabolic syndrome and risk factors according to the IDF definition [34]
Boys, n (%) | Girls, n (%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Metabolic syndrome | 34 (27) | 25 (19) | 0.140 |
High triglycerides | 49 (39) | 36 (27) | 0.064 |
Low HDL cholesterol | 49 (39) | 48 (36) | 0.702 |
High systolic blood pressure | 25 (19) | 12 (9) | 0.021 |
High diastolic blood pressure | 0 | 0 | |
High fasting glucose | 3 (2) | 8 (6) | 0.218 |