Adult males with metabolic syndrome based on National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines have a 73% higher chance of silent heart disease compared to those without, according to the study. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Scientific Claim
Metabolic syndrome defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program criteria is associated with a higher prevalence of silent coronary artery disease in adult males, with an odds ratio of 1.73 (95% confidence interval 1.29–2.33; P<0.0001).
Original Statement
“metabolic syndrome by NCEP-R (1.73, 1.29-2.33; P<0.0001)”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim uses 'associated with' which is appropriate for an observational study, avoiding causal language. The study design supports association claims through regression analysis.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Waist Circumference and Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk for Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Males