Table 2: Family history of metabolic syndrome components in a first degree relative (parent or sibling)

Family History in a First Degree Relative (parent or sibling) in the Male Group (n=33)
Obesity Dyslipidemia Cardiovascular Disease (including hypertension) Type 2 Diabetes Remarks
22 (68%) 9 (28%) 8 (25%) 9 (28%) 2 fathers had heart attacks below the age of 40
Family History in a First Degree Relative (parent or sibling) in the Female Group (n=23)
17 (74%) 7 (30%) 4 (17%) 7 (30%)
Family History in a First Degree Relative (parent or sibling) in the whole Group (n=56)
39 (70%) 16 (29%) 12 (21%) 16 (29%) Total Group