Metabolic Syndrome Criteria (IDF 2006)

Diagnose metabolic syndrome using IDF criteria: central obesity required (waist 94cm+ men, 80cm+ women Europeans) plus any 2 of 4: TG 150+, HDL below 40/50, BP 130/85+, fasting glucose 100+ mg/dL.

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Clinical Guidance

BMI is a screening measure of body size, not a direct measure of body fat. The standard WHO categories are underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5–24.9), overweight (25–29.9), and obese (≥30).

BMI can overestimate body fat in athletes with high muscle mass and underestimate it in older adults with low muscle mass. Interpret it alongside waist circumference and clinical context rather than as a standalone diagnosis.

⚕ Clinical Disclaimer: These calculators are for educational and reference purposes only. Always verify results with qualified clinical judgment and current clinical guidelines. Do not use as a sole basis for medical decisions.
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Diagnose metabolic syndrome using IDF criteria: central obesity required (waist 94cm+ men, 80cm+ women Europeans) plus any 2 of 4: TG 150+, HDL below 40/50, BP 130/85+, fasting glucose 100+ mg/dL

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • IDF criteria: central obesity required (waist 94cm+ men — The idf criteria: central obesity required (waist 94cm+ men recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • 80cm+ women Europeans) plus any 2 of 4: TG 150+ — The 80cm+ women europeans) plus any 2 of 4: tg 150+ recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • HDL below 40/50 — The hdl below 40/50 recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • BP 130/85+ — The bp 130/85+ recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Fasting glucose 100+ mg/dL — The fasting glucose 100+ mg/dl recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the metabolic syndrome result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the IDF criteria: central obesity required (waist 94cm+ men, 80cm+ women Europeans) plus any 2 of 4: TG 150+, HDL below 40/50, BP 130/85+, fasting glucose 100+ mg/dL for the scenario you are assessing. Diagnose metabolic syndrome using IDF criteria: central obesity required (waist 94cm+ men, 80cm+ women Europeans) plus any 2 of 4: TG 150+, HDL below 40/50, BP 130/85+, fasting glucose 100+ mg/dL. Use the metabolic syndrome result to inform your calculation.

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