Screening tools for metabolic syndrome based on anthropometric cut-off values among Thai working adults: a community-based study.

Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a universal disease of increasing prevalence, but the prevalence varies depending on ethnicity. There is a crucial need to assess the validity of anthropometric indicators and determine appropriate cut-off values for MetS screening.

Objective: Determine cut-off anthropometric indicators values for screening of MetS.