Regional Observation of the Metabolic Syndrome

Regional Observation of the Metabolic Syndrome

The aim of the study, is to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Italy on a regional basis, defined according to National Cholesterol Education Program/Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATPIII) guidelines criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Signed informed consent
• Laboratory analysis (lipidic profile and glycemia) performed in the last year

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with serious or unstable medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the subject's successful participation in the study
• Pregnancy or breast feeding
• Patients enrolled in clinical studies which the aim is to evaluate the efficacy and/or tolerability of anti-hypertensive and/or lipid lowering drugs