Cut-off point of the circumference waist to diagnose metabolic syndrome

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that can increase the risks of coronary heart disease and diabetes. Although waist circumference is a useful tool in primary care units it doesn't exist a Cuban cut-off point of waist circumference to diagnose the metabolic syndrome. Objective:To establish a cut-off point level of waist circumference for the diagnosis of the metabolic syndr…