Hazard ratio for different definitions of the metabolic syndrome by age category and event type in men and women.

N indicates the number of events; MetS IDF, metabolic syndrome according to the International Diabetes Federation; and MetS ATP, metabolic syndrome according to the National Cholesterol Education Program – Adult Treatment Panel III.
Cox model adjusted for smoking (yes/no), cholesterol (continuous), and fasting (full/semi/no fasting).
aFor the total population, the Cox model is adjusted for age, smoking (yes/no), total cholesterol (continuous), and fasting (full/semi/no fasting).
Hazard ratio for different definitions of the metabolic syndrome by age category and event type in men and women.