Characteristics^* of men aged 45–64 years in 5 cohorts.

*age-standardized.
Abbreviations: CI – confidence interval; HDL – high density lipoprotein; BMI – body mass index, SBP – systolic blood pressure; DBP – diastolic blood pressure; SD – standard deviation. Reduced HDL cholesterol level (<1.03 mmol/L); Elevated TG level (≥1.70 mmol/L); High FG level (≥6.10 mmol/L); AH (SBP ≥140 and/or DBP ≥90 mm Hg and/or take medication for high blood pressure for at least 2 weeks).