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Table 4 Distribution of MetS factors (Mean ± SD) by group

From: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients receiving antipsychotics in Qatar: a cross sectional comparative study

MetS factor

Antipsychotics group

(n = 112)

Control group (n = 114)

Triglycerides (mg/dL)

1.60 ± 1.05

1.54 ± 0.99

HDL (mg/dL)

1.22 ± 0.32

1.20 ± 0.44

Fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL)

6.28 ± 4.94

5.72 ± 2.16

Systolic BP (mmHg)

127.69 ± 13.70*

120.87 ± 15.22

Diastolic BP (mmHg)

81.29 ± 10.75*

75.49 ± 12.40

Waist circumference (cm)

97.16 ± 14.09

99.03 ± 92.29

  1. *Higher than the control group (p < 0.05). HDL: High-density lipoproteins
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